Exploring Our World: People, Places, and Cultures Grade 6

"Economic Changes in Argentina"

Introduction
In this chapter, you have learned how South America’s created an economy that was based mostly on agriculture. Argentina, the second largest nation of South America, combines economic elements of farming, ranching, and industry to support its population. On this Web site, you will learn how Argentina’s changing economy and its relationship with the United States has helped economic growth.

Destination Title: U.S. Department of State: Facts about Argentina

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Directions
Start at the U.S. Department of State: Argentina Web site.

• Scroll down to the heading: Economy.

1			Gross domestic product, or GDP, is the total dollar value of all final goods and services produced in a nation in a single year. What percentage of Argentina’s GDP does agriculture account for? What percentage does industry account for?
2			What are the types of imports that are becoming a larger part of the Argentine culture? What percentage of the imports does the U.S. send to Argentina?
3			At the top of the page, click on Economy. Read the first paragraph and answer the following question. What percentage of the population in urban areas lives below the poverty level?
4			How many U.S. companies currently operate in Argentina? How many people do they employ?
5			Scroll down and read U.S. = Argentine Relations. Then, describe the relationship between the United States and Argentina. How has this relationship helped the Argentine economy?
6			What strategic interests do the U.S. and Argentina share?