Global Challenges
Sofia Perez
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Study Guide Overview
This AP Spanish Language study guide covers global challenges facing Spanish-speaking countries, focusing on economic issues (income inequality, weak institutions, lack of infrastructure), religious influences (Catholicism's impact), ideological conflicts (the Cuban Revolution), and the COVID-19 pandemic's effects. It provides key vocabulary, practice questions (multiple-choice and free-response), and emphasizes high-priority topics for the exam.
#AP Spanish Language: Global Challenges - Your Night-Before Guide 🚀
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#🌍 Global Challenges: An Overview
This section explores the major issues facing Spanish-speaking countries, focusing on economic, religious, and ideological conflicts. Remember, many of these topics are interconnected, so keep an eye out for those links!
#Essential Questions (Preguntas Esenciales)
- What environmental, political, and social issues challenge societies worldwide? / ¿Cuáles retos ambientales, políticos y sociales plantean retos a la sociedad a lo largo del mundo?
- What are the root causes of these issues? / ¿Qué causan estos problemas?
- What are the potential solutions to these challenges? / ¿Cuáles son las posibles soluciones a estos retos?
Think of these questions as your guide for any FRQ or essay. If you can answer these, you're on the right track! 💡
#💰 Economic Issues
Latin America and Spain's economies are shaped by their history. Latin America, in particular, faces ongoing economic challenges.
#Key Issues
- Income Inequality: Latin America is one of the most unequal regions globally. Elites often influence policies to increase their wealth, perpetuating poverty.
- Weak Institutions: Young democracies often have weak political institutions, slowing economic growth.
- Lack of Infrastructure: Corruption is a major cause of poor infrastructure, which hinders economic growth and reduces quality of life.
These issues are interconnected. For example, weak institutions can lead to corruption, which then affects infrastructure and income inequality. This is a common theme in the AP exam.
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