chapter 13 cultures of latin america section 1. seven nations form the crooked, narrow isthmus of...
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Seven nations form the crooked, narrow isthmus of
Central America. Along with Mexico
they make up Middle America.
Middle America has much diversity among its people. Many are
Mestizo, which means they are a mix of
Spanish and Indigenous People,
(who are descendants of the people who first lived there). In Latin America, indigenous
people are also called Native Americans.
Although Spanish is the language of business and
government, some countries like Guatemala speak more than 20
languages.
Due to growth in population,
which led to job shortage in rural
areas,
thousands of young people In Middle America
have been moving from the country-side to the city.
Many people from Middle America emigrate to the United States hoping to find better living
conditions and better work.
America is made of many immigrants. Immigrants are people who move from their home country to live in a foreign country. For many Middle Americans, the U.S. Is their new home.