Alec Powers February 24‚ 2013 Mrs. Sims English 9 Rough Draft On November 13‚ 1986‚ America saw the one of the most disappointing allegations since the Watergate scandal was released. Two secret government operations‚ which broke U.S. law‚ were revealed to the public. These two operations were being run by the NSC (National Security Council). In one of the operations‚ the NSC broke the policy of not trading arms with Iran. The NSC sold arms to Iran for U.S. hostages in return. Iran had
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For my report‚ I picked Honduras because of the many interesting things you can find‚ visit‚ or just view there. Not only is Honduras a tourist destination‚ it was also the first country to be called a “Banana Republic”. The beaches of Honduras are known for their crystal clear water‚ as well as their powder white sand. I can’t wait to tell you even more fascinating facts about Honduras throughout this paper. Honduras is located in Central America. It borders the Caribbean Sea. Honduras has
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The Marine Corps The perspectives I have of Latin America were developed over 18 years of immersion as a local. Social awareness‚ familiarity of speech‚ understanding of issues that matter in the region vs. issues important outside of the region are second nature to me. I was born and raised in Colombia‚ and finished high school in Panama. The political environment of Colombia and Panama shaped my cultural awareness and political understanding of these two countries’ overall climate as well
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Who are the poor in the happiest country in Latin America? Costa Rica is known for the beautiful landscapes‚ ecologic sites and for being the happiest country in Latin America. But have a serious poverty problem‚ around 20% of its people live in below the poverty line. Who are the poor in the happiest country in Latin America? To answer this question is essential to understand poverty and its causes‚ specifically in Costa Rica. When a person is in poverty means that it can’t satisfy all of the
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Nicaragua: A Nation in Crisis Marbely L. Robison Strayer University Abstract Nicaragua suffers from serious social problems‚ aggravated by warfare and economic crises. The economic crisis of the 1980s‚ coupled with the Contra War‚ has worsened the greatest social problems Nicaragua has faced in the past few decades‚ namely unemployment‚ poverty and starvation. Widespread poverty and unemployment have lead to housing shortages‚ malnutrition and rising crime and illiteracy. More
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However‚ these feelings vanished the moment we touched down in Managua‚ Nicaragua. I began the week with an attitude of determination. I was sure that I was there for a reason and I was going to change someone’s life. Nevertheless‚ it was me who benefitted from the trip‚ and I escaped the week with reinvigorated life lessons‚ adjusted perspectives on life‚ and a widened social circle. Throughout my journey to Nicaragua‚ I acquired a plethora of valuable information about life that I will never
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A glance at a map shows why the United States has always been closely concerned with the Caribbean. The American interest in the Caribbean has many facets‚ and new dimensions are now being added. The common concerns of the United States and the Caribbean lands continue to increase and warrant careful attention. Historically‚ the United States has been actively involved in and concerned about the Caribbean. The area has always played a key role in the Western Hemisphere. It was the scene of Columbus’s
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RATIONALE The topic chosen for this SBA is fascinating‚ in the sense that it provides a great opportunity for research and in turn allows a clear insight as to what Caribbean life was like socially‚ culturally as well as technologically. This topic also aids me in learning more about the Caribbean’s history. My topic possesses many educational benefits. For instance a clear insight is offered as to what Caribbean life was like before the arrival of the Europeans and the impact that their arrival
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Modern History Sourcebook: Francisco Garcia Calderón: "Imperialism of Decadence"‚ 1913 Calderón was a Peruvian diplomat and writer. Here he criticizes U.S. policy‚ as well as US businesses‚ for exploiting Latin Americans. He also warns of the dangers of cultural imperialism. Interventions have become more frequent with the expansion of frontiers. The United States have recently intervened in the territory of Acre‚ there to found a republic of rubber gatherers; at Panama‚ there to develop a
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I was born in Honduras‚ a country conveniently located in the middle of Central America. The population is made up of different ethnics groups like Mestizos (mixed Amerindians and European)‚ Amerindians‚ blacks‚ and whites that are distributed all over the territory. Cristobal Colon‚ A Spanish‚ discovered this country in 1502. Its principal language is Spanish and most people are catholic. It is rich in natural resources and it has a tropical climate most of the year. Because of its geography‚ Honduras
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