Abstract The following paper looks at the devastating effects of Hurricane Mitch and examines how the shocks are still being felt to this day in Central America. The author contends that no matter how much we progress against the rage of nature we are unprotected.
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"The calamity that hit the Central American nations in October 1998 took suffering to a new height. Though an accurate toll is still hard to calculate--and as many as 10,000 people were estimated to be dead in the battered countries of Nicaragua and Honduras, while as many as 2 million may be were made homeless after the relentless rains of Hurricane Mitch. In much lesser degrees, calamity also visited El Salvador and Guatemala. In all, the storm wrought $3 billion in damage--more than half the combined Nicaraguan and Honduran gross domestic products--and devastated at least two-thirds of those countries' public infrastructure."
Abstract In this paper the author takes an in-depth look at how the Hispanic population is faring in the United States. The author uses the 2002 census results as a reference point and then moves on to examine the education that Hispanics are receiving. The author concludes by asserting that if Hispanics become involved in the political system, this will help to understand and improve their situation.
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?Thus, the presence of Hispanics in America today pose specific problems to various policymakers, educators and certain identified states. Hispanics generally do not view themselves as victims of discrimination, but their test scores and educational record account for institutionalized failure that adversely affects them.?
Tags: hispanic, population, demographics, minority, census, immigrants, naturalization, ins
Abstract This paper examines Fernando Cortes' life, explorations and findings. It details his history dating back from his childhood to his voyages through the America?s. The author feels that Cortes's legacy to the new world was a mixed one. This essay comments on why.
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?The first ship that Cortes sent back to Spain contained two large wheels, one fashioned of gold and the other of silver, gold jewelry, and a variety of other items embellished with gold, pearls, and precious jewels. While Cortes had stated that he was giving up his share of the gold to the Spanish government, there was a large parcel of it sent to his father.?
The paper discusses the drug problems of the people of the Caribbean and the drug trafficking that goes on there. It also deals with the dangers that drug trafficking causes to other countries and their people.
3,650 words (approx. 14.6 pages), 5 sources, 2001, $ 101.95
Abstract This paper is about the drug trafficking problems of the Caribbean. The author examines the Caribbean region as a long standing area where illegal substances have been grown and sold. The people are poverty stricken and sell drugs as a means to make money. The author looks into the Caribbean's climate and location which make it an ideal place to grow and sell drugs. The people are able to transport drugs to other countries through the use of planes, boats, etc. The paper goes on to discuss how this poses as a threat to all countries because it makes drugs available which leads to drug problems for their citizens.
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"The Caribbean is known for its agriculturally equipped weather conditions, which makes for most islands to be very fertile. Many farmers in the Caribbean grow drugs as part of their produce to earn more money. They can then sell the illegal substances to islanders, tourists, and then ship the rest off to be sold to other countries? citizens. This poses as a threat to the health of all people who are able to buy drugs as a result of drug trafficking in the Caribbean. It also poses a threat to governments because they have to use their funding on programs to educate citizens about the dangers of drugs as well as rehabilitate those citizens that are addicted to drugs and suffer from drug abuse."
Abstract This paper compares Ridley Scott's film, "1492: Conquest of Paradise" with the events that actually took place under the leadership of Christopher Columbus. The author describes the portrayal of Columbus, the long sea voyage, the natives, and the lush scenery.
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This film depicts the violence of the Spaniards when the first discovered the New World, and shows how cruel man can be to fellow man, in the name of conquest and riches. It depicts Columbus as ?also a good deal more convincing as a human being. As played by Gerard Depardieu, he seems huge and shaggy and dogged, just the kind of man who would get an idea in his head and refuse to surrender it."
Tags: america, christopher, columbus, discovery, ridley, scott, spain, film
Abstract This paper is a historical overview of American imperialism in the Philippines. Americans launched their campaign against Spanish rule in the Philippines and once the Spanish-American War ended, they accepted the sole ownership of the Philippines from Spain as part of its spoils, and began planning the country's annexation to the United States. This move caused a rebellion led by Philippine native warrior Aguinaldo. This paper describes the impact of this event both on American history as well as Philippino history.
From the Paper "Emilio Aguinaldo admired America and the ideals of freedom and justice for which she stood. Watching the efforts of the United States as it intervened between the country of Cuba and the oppression of its Spanish rule gave him hope for the future of his own country, the Philippines, which had also been ruled by Spain for the past three centuries. Aguinaldo, noted Filipino independence movement rebel and leader, called himself "the George Washington of the Philippines" and aided the Americans in any way possible as they launched their campaign against Spanish rule in the Philippines (Buschini http://www.smplanet.com/imperialism/gift.
html). This allegiance turned to rebellion, however, once the Spanish-American War ended, for at its end the victorious Americans banished Aguinaldo from negotiations, accepted the sole ownership of the Philippines from Spain as part of its spoils, and began planning the country's annexation to the United States. Aguinaldo, as well as all other Filipino natives, was justified in his outrage and rebellion, for America had no valid political, moral or ethical right to take what was not hers. In attempting to claim ownership of this country that was desperately striving to follow the United States' footsteps in the pursuit of basic rights and freedoms, especially for reasons of economical as well as political gain, America muddied those hallowed footsteps with a season of imperialism that went against every truth she ever held to be self-evident."
Abstract This essay examines the identity of a death squad; its effects on Salvadorians as well as unveiling the supporters and revealing the future for this type of organization.
From the Paper "El Salvador has been rocked with instability both economically and politically since it's independence in 1838. The existence of the Death Squads, created by the Salvadorian Government, destroyed the countries ability to become prosperous and secure, which has left the country distraught and pillaged after over a decade of horrific abuses of power. The Squads were designed to keep the people of El Salvador in line no matter what the cost, and the economic losses, political instability and human costs were devastating. The world sat back and watched the Salvadorian people be terrorized by the gruesome acts of the government deployed Death Squads and did nothing to stop them. It wasn?t their problem. The United States took a much different approach to the volatility in El Salvador, by supporting the government in power, the ARENA party, in order to fulfill their own economic interests, with lower coffee and other agricultural exports prices. This essay will examine the identity of a Death Squads; it's effects on Salvadorians as well as unveiling the supporters and revealing the future for this type of organization. Ignorance is no longer an excuse. Ignorance has left tens of thousands dead, and many more emotionally wounded."
Abstract This paper examines and analyzes demographic trends and indicators of the ever increasing Hispanic community in the United States. The assessment is that the community will be as large as the African-American community in the near future.
From the Paper "Researchers in demographics have persistently foretold that the rapidly growing Hispanic population would inevitably develop into the leading minority group in the United States. Updated data released from the 2000 census reveal that this belief is fast approaching actualisation. The data indicates that America's Hispanic population grew by 58% during the 1990s, putting Hispanics practically equal with African Americans as the country's biggest minority group. Most demographers predicted that the Hispanic population would equal or exceed African Americans by 2005. But that may occur sooner than initially anticipated. (Travierso, Maria., 2001, 1) How has this approaching dominance among minorities occurred and what does this mean to the U.S. population at large?"
Abstract This paper looks at how poverty has affected El Salvador and examines the different ways that the government is trying to improve the country's international standing. An in-depth overview of the country's economic history is given in order to give the reader a good understanding of the factors that have contributed to the current crisis. Some of the issues discussed include confronting the challenges presented by the debt the country has become burdened with over the past decade and financial sector reform and resource mobilization. The author also looks at how the government of El Salvador, with the help of many in the world community, has attempted to address many of the systemic issues that the country faces.
From the Paper "The World Bank, through its Country Assistance Strategy (CAS), have been supporting emergency and basic health care facilities, judicial reform, rural community development, environmental services and land administration in El Salvador. It also provides for possible support for education, local development, urban poverty reduction and to help youth at risk. World Bank loans and technical assistance will be complemented by support from the IFC, aimed at helping Salvadoran industry gain access to finance to improve its competitiveness. This has been accompanied by structural reform initiatives by the government, including trade liberalization, financial sector strengthening, re-privatization of state-owned financial institutions and other enterprises, pension reform and the improvement of the competitive environment for private investment."
Abstract This paper analyzes Henry Butterfield Ryan's book, "The Fall of Che Guevara," an analysis of Che Guevara's insurgency. The paper shows that Guevara, while falling short of his goal in Bolivia, was still a remarkable man so that even in his mistakes he had the courage to follow his ideals. The author finds that this point is clarified in: I)Reasoning behind Che Guevara's placement in Bolivia; II)Che Guevara's physical location; III)The effects of the Bolivian Communist Party on the guerrilla movement; IV)The U.S. view on the insurgency in Bolivia; V)Spies, Soldiers, and Diplomats in The Fall of Che Guevara; and VII)Guevara in the classroom.
From the Paper ?? (I)n Order to form a more perfect union?,? the preamble to the Constitution of the United States intimates what its founding fathers knew from the beginning. There is, and wouldn"t ever be, a perfect union. Perfection is something to strive for, even though it cannot be reached. There is no definition of this perfect union. Is perfection to be strived for only within our borders" What about those countries we deal with? Is it easier to find perfection when it is compared to imperfection? We have relations with the South American country of Bolivia, and consequently, with those that govern it or try to change the way it is governed. One of the individuals that tried to change the way Bolivia, to a more perfect union, in his eyes, was Che Guevara. The American view of him, as well as his efforts, is of pure imperfection. After all, how can a fight for communism, a principle which so vehemently violates ours of democracy, be remotely considered as perfect? In his book, The Fall of Che Guevara, Henry Butterfield Ryan, while conceding that his insurgency was anything but perfect, Guevara was a remarkable man. Most would not agree that communism is any form of perfection, but Guevara saw it as more perfect than what was already in Bolivia. He was fighting for a principle that the U.S. was founded on, whether or not his interpretation of the word "perfect" is something most agree with matters not."
Abstract This paper presents an analysis of the political structure and stability combines with an analysis of economic environment to offer insight into the potential for success of an American company expanding into Mexico. Upon clearing these hurdles cultural factors are considered in relation to the product to ascertain crossover potential and the needs for product alteration. Used as proof to substantiate the position taken in the paper, Appendix B contains a focus group study of 4 Mexicans and analysis of their reactions.
From the Paper "Cold Stone Creamery's decision to enter/avoid the Mexican market encompasses a wide array of concepts and circumstances that must be evaluated. The following pages provide conceptual models used to construct an argument supporting Cold Stone's entry into Mexico. Assessing the political and economic climate is of primary importance in any decision to expand internationally. In combination with these economic and political risk models, an analysis of the Mexican market supports the recommendation for Cold Stone Creamery to expand to Mexico. "
Abstract A paper which discusses Argentina's economic and governmental involvement in the international organizations: United Nations (UN), Organization of American States (OAS), Protocol of Ouro Preto, Implementing the Southern Common Market (Mercosur), and International Monetary Fund (IMF).
From the Paper "In March 2002, an IMF mission team was sent to Buenos Aires to assess the economic situation and discuss with the government elements of an economic program to resolve the current difficulties faced by Argentina (IMF, pg). This mission was encouraged by the government's determination to provide a comprehensive economic program with close cooperation with the international financial institutions (IMF, pg). The program's aim is to stabilize Argentina's financial situation and establish the foundations for resuming growth. Discussions centered on implementing a realistic macroeconomic framework and consistent fiscal and monetary policies. Furthermore, fundamental structural and institutional reforms were put forth to restore confidence in the banking system and to establish an orderly and fair business environment (IMF, pg). "
Tags: South, America, federal, republic, Mercosur, White, Helmuts, United, Nations, UN, Organization, American, States, OAS, Protocol, Ouro, Preto, Southern, Common, Market, Mercosur, International, Monetary, Fund, IMF
Abstract This paper discusses how European colonization of America resulted in the transplantation of various diseases, plants and animals and how the Europeans justified it. The writer analyzes two books and compares their attitudes - "Ecological Imperialism " by Alfred W. Crosby and Peter C. Mancall's "Envisioning America".
From the Paper "Crosby presents the idea of the European desire to "grasp" other lands. That is, they wanted "to occupy in numbers and displace the indigenous populations" (Crosby 133) of the Americas. These populations include not only human ones, but plants and animals as well. Hakluyt felt English people and agriculture would transfer seamlessly, or that "grasping" the New World would be simple and complete. He has highly political and religious arguments as to why England specifically should command the new territories and in what manner this control would be manifested. "
An analysis of Rafael Trujillo's exercising of military power and economic monopoly in the Dominican Republic combined with United States compliance to the proliferation of dictatorship from 1930 until 1961.
Abstract This paper first provides a brief history of U.S. relations with the Dominican Republic (1869-1930) and the establishment of the Dominican National Guard by the United States. It examines the U.S. endorsement of Trujillo and Trujillo's subsequent military rise and the election of 1930. The structure and impact of the Dominican Army is analyzed along with the Dominican economy and American investments and Trujillo's economic monopoly.
From the Paper "From 1930 until 1961, a ruthless dictator named Rafael Leonidas Trujillo Molina ruled the Dominican Republic. As a result of his actions as dictator, Trujillo can be accurately described as an ambitious, corrupt, intelligent megalomaniac. In order to maintain absolute control for thirty-one years, Trujillo ran his administration with efficiency and expediency. Trujillo ascended to power in the Dominican Republic through military accomplishment in the Dominican National Guard, an army established by the United States in 1916, during Marine occupation. Throughout Trujillo's dictatorship, the United States continued as a willing participant, both diplomatically and politically. Once securely in a position of power, Trujillo used several tactics in order to maintain his status until his rule as dictator ended with his assassination in 1961. These tactics included the establishment of a single-party state, forced intellectual and educational conformity, and the regular use of a secret police. However, of all the tactics used by the dictator himself, the most effective means of control were his use of both ruthless military power and economic monopoly on the domestic population. Trujillo's methods of gaining and retaining absolute power in the Dominican Republic, coupled with United States influence during his regime, resulted in the proliferation of his dictatorship from 1930 until 1961."
Abstract The following paper examines the factors that contributed to socio-economic problems in Latin America in the past , as well as looks at the sustainability of democracy in Latin America. This paper discusses the significant socio-economic difficulties based upon the faltering economies of larger trading partners, income inequality, political polarization and corruption. The writer examines how in the past dictators cared more for maintaining their own power and the privilege of their own supporters than they did for the welfare of their people and countries. The writer argues that the success and continuation of democracy depends on the patience of the people to see the long-term results of regional initiatives. This paper contends that if people support the type of government that promotes the satisfaction of the most basic of needs, well-fed and employed people will not initiate revolutions.
From the Paper ?Going into the new millennium, Latin America seems to be poised for active participation as a part of an increasingly global social and economic environment, perhaps more than other developing regions. According to the current Bush Administration, it is virtually all democratic, there are no cross-border disputes, no ethnic conflicts, and there are no immediate threats of terrorism to the West coming from the area (Associated Press, 2002).Security cooperation has been shown in confidence-building measures among historical rivals in the region and peacekeeping operations in Central America and the Caribbean. Terms such as multilateralism, regionalism, consensus, and convergence appear in descriptions of hemispheric relations released by the World Bank and other entities sharing a belief in the positive potential of these factors.?
