American Neighbors: North, Middle, and South

This unit will focus on the relationship between the U.S. and neighbors. Governments, economic policies, and natural resources will be compared. The history and culture of the people of the America will be examined.

Critical Questions:

• How does a society reflect its cultural heritage?
• How does the international trade policy of NAFTA affect the region?
• What are the different points of view about NAFTA?
• How is the history of the America evident today?   (cited from C.O.L.)

• CIA The World Factbook
• Library of Congress Country Studies
• The Virtual Tourist
• Flags of the World
• Country Reports

Mexican Independence Day