#AP Spanish Language: The Ultimate Study Guide 🚀

Hey there! Let's get you prepped and confident for your AP Spanish Language exam. This guide is designed to be your go-to resource, especially the night before the test. We'll break down key concepts, offer memory aids, and focus on what matters most. ¡Vamos!

#1. Technology and Society 🌐

#1.1. The Digital Divide: A Global Perspective

Key Concept

The internet was initially seen as a "great equalizer," but access disparities have widened over time, creating a digital divide.

- This divide is especially pronounced in Spanish-speaking countries, where many lack consistent access to high-speed internet. - In the US, while internet access is widespread, it's not uniform across all demographics.

#1.2. Case Study: Cuba vs. the USA

#1.2.1. Internet Access

Cuba:
- Limited access, primarily through government-controlled wifi hotspots.
- Requires prepaid NAUTA internet cards. 💳

Common Mistake

Internet access is not readily available at home or in hotels.

- Critics argue the government's control limits full engagement in the digital age.

![Cuban Street](https://zupay.blob.core.windows.net/resources/files/0baca4f69800419293b4c75aa2870acd_9ba9e0_4185.jpg?alt=media&token=13c5e536-c35d-4d65-930a-00ecaca56887)

*Caption: Street musicians are a common sight in Cuba, reflecting a culture less dependent on constant internet access.*

USA:
- Widespread access, but not universal.
- Racial minorities and lower-income individuals have less access at home.
Caption: Broadband access in the US has grown, but disparities persist across demographics.

#1.2.2. Public Transportation

Cuba:
- Relies heavily on public buses (Collectivos) and hitchhiking.
- Hitchhiking is a unique, legal, and common form of public transport. 🚌
- "Amarillo Points" facilitate organized hitchhiking.
*Caption: Hitchhiking is a common and accepted mode o...

Influence of Internet and Public Transportation