● Why is it difficult to delimit Latin America? Does it include the Caribbean? D

● Why is it difficult to delimit Latin America? Does it include the Caribbean? Describe the
disagreements that scholars have in what is the “idea” of Latin America? Why is it a
cultural/social construct?
● How does Reniel Rodríguez-Ramos use the jade to define the Caribbean region?
What evidence does he use to sustain his argument?
● How does Cameron McNeil describe the role of cacao in Mesoamerican Society?
How is it connected to issues of religiosity, social class, political alliances, and
currency?
The length for this response paper will be 3-4 double-spaced pages, letter size 12, Times
New Roman. No more than 4 pages. Do as best as you can to limit yourself to a one-page
response per question. Include a brief introduction and conclusion in your essay. Remember to
adequately cite and reference the discussed materials and readings.
Checklist:
● I have used a consistent citation style for the references (APA)
● My essay is between 3-4 pages.
● I proofread this paper at least twice for grammar and punctuation.
● I have read my essay at least two times before submitting it.