Fill in the Blanks Cen.Am and Caribbean Obj. 2 & 4Online version I can trace characteristics of historical events of Latin America and their impacts on the culture of the region. by Melanie Beran 1 Cuba farmers Catholicism Spain read Spanish Caribbean France Haiti poor Europeans money slavery Countries in Central America and the were once lived in only by native people . Most native Americans were during this time , and agriculture remains an important part of survival in this region . As the began to board their ships and explore the " New World , " life in this area was changed forever . Most of the countries in Central America and the Caribbean were conquered by . The Spanish conquistadors brought with them cultural traits like language , religion , and traditions . This is why many of theses countries now speak . Many people in this region also follow , a type of Christianity , because it was brought over by Spanish missionaries . Countries in the area like Panama , Honduras , and were all conquered by the Spanish . Spain was not the only European country that sent explorers and colonizers to take over the newly discovered land . England and also sent explorers . In fact , the country of speaks mainly French because it was conquered by France . Haiti is now one of the poorest countries in the world because the French also brought to the country . The slaves fought back and won independence from the French , but most of them could not or write . This made it difficult to start business , make products , and earn . Haiti is still very to this day .
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