latin america. mexico chapter 6 section 1 land bridge what ocean is this? which sea is located here?
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Maquiladoras: factories that assemble parts made in other
countries
Thousands of Mexicans have moved to Northern cities in order to work in the
Maquiladoras.
These cities include:
1. Tijuana2. Ciudad Juarez
Cons associated with Maquiladoras:
1. Concerns about the environment
2. Pollution3. Dangers to the health and
safety of workers
SOUTHERN MEXICO
• POOREST ECONOMIC REGION OF MEXICO
• POOR SOIL LEADS TO SUBSISTENCE FARMS: SMALL PLOTS WHERE FARMERS GROW ONLY ENOUGH FOOD TO FEED THEIR FAMILIES.
HOWEVER…
• THE COAST OF THIS REGION HAVE GOOD SOIL AND A LOT OF RAIN.
• WEALTHY FARMERS GROW SUGARCANE OR BANANAS ON PLANTATIONS.
INDUSTRIALIZING MEXICO
• MEXICO IS CHANGING TO RELY LESS ON FARMING AND MORE ON MANUFACTURING
• FACTORIES MAKE
• CARS
• CONSUMER GOODS
• STEEL
OIL AND MEXICO
• MEXICO IS A MAJOR OIL PRODUCING COUNTRYWhat products come from oil?
http://www.ranken-energy.com/Products%20from%20Petroleum.htm
NAFTA
• NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
• THIS IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN MEXICO, THE UNITED STATES, AND CANADA.