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A Comparison Of The United States And Mexico

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For this assignment, the two countries I decided to use for my reflection is the United states and Mexico. I chose these regions specifically because they are so close to each other, but yet really different from each other. It blows my mind that two countries bordering each other can look and act so different. While the Unites States is part of the Anglo-American region, Mexico lies in the Latin American Region. This region barrier can account for the drastic changes between the two countries. The average American when asked what they think of America will say that America is the greatest country in the world. They will advocate that America created democracy and is the country where you can achieve the goal of the self-made man. While …show more content…

There are arguments for both sides, but everyone has their own opinions and put some priorities over others. On my map, I did put racism near the east side of the US. I experience some form of racism weekly, whether I hear about it via news, social media, or in real life; which is very unfortunate. The second country I chose was Mexico, located in the Latin America region. When I think of Mexico, I think of a gorgeous country with tasty food and a rich culture. Mexico for me is a country that I have never been too. It’s almost like a fantasy I’ve yet to experience. Mexico is a place that always comes up in stories. My friend had the most exciting week of his life; guess where he spent it. MEXICO. My inspiration talks about how he became who he was; and guess what country he was able to make that transformation in. MEXICO. For me Mexico is that place you go to enjoy life and live more life. In a Yucatan Times article called “Mexico is world’s second most beautiful country” (if you haven’t already guessed by the title) Mexico is labeled as the world’s second most beautiful country due to its beaches, wildlife, and historical landmarks. While Mexico is beautiful and all, Mexico is also a really impoverished country. Article “10 facts about poverty in Mexico” says that “Around half of the population lives in poverty; about 10 percent of people live in extreme poverty” (1). Lots of

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