im still confused on what a maquiladora is. why do they put them in mexico and ship things back to the united states? what are the advantages and disadvantages?

Answer 1

Why do WHO put them in Mexico? The United States is a big market and we have lots of money.

Since you're in AP Geography, you should be able to find your answers in this site.

http://www.udel.edu/leipzig/texts2/vox128.htm