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ZAPATISTA
SS6H3b. Explain the impact and political
outcomes of the Zapatista guerilla
movement in Mexico.
Read page 200 in Green Book
Who was Emiliano Zapata and what were
his goals?
Read page 102 in the Green Book
1. What is globalization?
2. How does globalization affect the
manufacturing of a sweatshirt?
3. How would the price be affected if the
sweatshirt was manufactured
completely in the United States?
Read page 136 in the Green Book
What does NAFTA stand for?
What was the goal of NAFTA?
Read page 163 in the Green Book
Explain why some Canadians worry about
NAFTA. Would Mexicans have the same
concerns?
Read page 195 in the Green Book
Answer Critical Thinking Question # 5
Who are the Zapatistas?
The Zapatistas are a group of Mexicans
who support improved rights and living
conditions for Mexico’s indigenous people.
In the late 20th century, the Zapatistas
were known for harassment and sabotage
against the government.
NAFTA
On January 1, 1994, the North American
Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) came into
effect. This was an agreement to allow
free trade between Canada, Mexico, and
the United States. Some people in Mexico
did not like this plan. They thought that
NAFTA would allow cheap farm goods to
come into Mexico from the United States.
The farmers in Mexico would not be able
to compete with the cheaper food.
On the day NAFTA took effect, a group of
Mexicans called the Zapatistas took over
several towns in their part of Mexico. The
army was sent in to remove the
Zapatistas. Fighting lasted for several
weeks. A cease-fire finally ended the
fighting. The Zapatistas did not go away,
however.
Zapatistas Today
Agreements between the Zapatistas and the
government have not solved the problems the
people have with the government. The
Zapatistas have control of some small parts of
southern Mexico. The Zapatistas argue that the
indigenous people of Mexico need more help to
improve health care, housing, education, and
jobs. The Zapatistas have formed friendships
with groups in other countries that have similar
goals.
Emiliano Zapata
Zapatistas entering Mexico City in 2001
An early 20th-century activist for social justice in Mexico,
Zapata once proclaimed, “It is better to die on your feet than to
live on your knees.” Do you agree or disagree with Zapata’s
conviction? Defend your response with specific examples