Does where you were born and raised affect the outcome of your future?

SUB QUESTIONS
1.How does race and ethnicity affect where people live and what opportunities they have?
2.Is success hereditary?
3.Is geography destiny?
4.How big of a role do education and environment have in shaping your future and who you are?

I know that where and how you were born and raised can affect the outcome of your future in at least a small way.  Little things lead to other things that may have made you who you are today.