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27 Cards in this Set
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Simon Bolivar
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general who led the fight for independence in northern South America
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Jose de San MArtin
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general who led the fight for independence in Southern South America
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Pan-American
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Term meaning "all of the Americas"
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Oragization of American States (OPS)
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international oragization made up of the United States and latin American countries that promotes economic cooperation and social justice
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free- trade zone
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area where people and gods move across borders without being taxed
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economic indicators
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measurements that show how a contry`s economy is doing
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Urbanization
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the movment of many people from the contryside to the cities
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Inflation
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a general increase in the price of goods and services
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Sao paulo
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one of the two largest cities in Brazil
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Rio de Janeiro
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one of the two largest cities in brazil
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Brasila
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THe capital of Brazil
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Carnival
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A Famous Brazilian Holiday
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Alpaca
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An animal similar to llama
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Arable
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Land that is good for farming
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Bismuth
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A white or pinkish metallic mineral with many uses
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civil war
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A war within a contry
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Communist
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believing that the government should control the economy and society
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constitution
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a written plan of government
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corruption
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a written plan of government
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ethnic group
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people of same race or nationality who share a culture
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guano
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nautral waste often from sea birds collected and used for fertillzer
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Lent
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period of time before easter observed by Some christians
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mestizo
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A person with both europeaan and native American Ancestors
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Mulatto
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a person with both european and Africa ancestors
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natural Resources
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materials found in nature that people can use
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Republic
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A government in which people elect leaders to represent them
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TriButary
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A smaller stream that flows into a larger river
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