20th Century in Latin America
Elaborated Unit Focus: The focus of this unit is on 20th century issues in Latin America and the Caribbean including regionalism, nationalism, and guerrilla movements.
Enduring Understandings and Unit Essential Questions:
Nationalism plays an important role in the development of nations.
- How did political and economic systems of Latin America change after Independence?
Every place has unique physical geographic features that influence how cultures develop.
How did the construction of the Panama Canal affect the economies and cultures of Latin America?
