Chapter 4 Key Term Quiz

South America
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The principle of political or commercial cooperation between the US and the countries of South America, as well as those in Central America and the Caribbean.

An economic ideology that promotes deregulation, minimal or small government, low taxation, and free trade.

A grassy plain that contains few trees.

A term used to describe those with black and indigenous ancestry.

A term used to describe anti-imperialism rhetoric that promotes income redistribution, national sovereignty and a distancing from the orbit of power of the USA.

An economic development strategy marked by protectionist policies in order to bolster local growth.

The systemic variation in sea temperature in the Pacific Ocean, off the coast of South America, typically in late December, that has an impact on the weather of the region and across other regions of the world.

Occurs when countries, after very rapid growth from low to middle income status, falter due to poor infrastructure-poor roads and inadequate sanitation, education and health facilities- and low productivity.

Goods that come from agriculture, forestry, mining, and fishing.

A policy implemented by the US that laid claim to geopolitical influence in the Central American and Caribbean region.

Name given to the forest and woodland area of Brazil.

The name for marginal settlements or slums in Brazil.

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