22 Questions
What is the main purpose of NAFTA?
To limit and remove tariffs between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico
What was the U.S.'s involvement in Central America during the late 50s?
Intervened to stop communist influence
What was the outcome of the U.S.'s intervention in Guatemala during the Cold War?
An extremely devastating civil war
What is the Copenhagen Accord primarily focused on?
Regulating and reducing harmful chemical emissions into the environment
How do opponents of NAFTA in the U.S. and Canada view the agreement?
As making it easier for companies to send jobs to Mexico
What was the U.S.'s role in Nicaragua during the Cold War?
Helped get rid of a communist-leaning rebel
How do Mexican farmers feel about the removal of tariffs under NAFTA?
It makes it too easy for the U.S. to flood the Mexican markets with cheap goods
What was the U.S.'s policy towards communist influence in North America in the late 50s?
To keep any communist influence out of North America
During the Cold War, what characterized the political antagonism between the U.S. and other nations?
Military intervention and political tension
What is the population ranking of North America among all continents?
4th
Which countries are included in North America?
Canada, Mexico, United States, Central America, Caribbean nations
What is the land area ranking of North America among all continents?
3rd
What were some common courtesies mentioned for living in a neighborhood?
Keeping dog out of neighbor's flower bed, maintaining reasonable music volume, timely removal of Christmas decorations
What is an example of a broader scale of cooperation mentioned in the text?
Countries not sending armies into other countries
What was the focus of the relationships between the regions of North America in the text?
Modern political history, trade, and the environment
What are some common courtesies required when living in a neighborhood?
Keeping your dog out of your neighbor's flower bed, keeping music at a reasonable level, and taking down Christmas decorations before Easter
Which countries make up North America?
Canada, United States, Mexico, Central American countries, Caribbean island nations, and several smaller bordering islands
What was the Cold War?
A time of political antagonism between the U.S. and the Soviet Union
In terms of land area, where does North America rank among the continents?
Third largest
What are some examples of conflicts that arise when countries don't cooperate in sharing a continent?
Sending armies into other countries and traipsing over borders
What are the specific regions included in the discussion of modern political history, trade, and the environment in North America?
Canada, the United States, Mexico, countries of Central America, island nations of the Caribbean, and several smaller bordering islands
In terms of population, where does North America rank among the continents?
Fourth largest
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