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Challenges in South America — Quiz Answers

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Read the excerpt from the Brazilian Constitution of 1988. A member of the Armed Forces . . . is eligible for election to the presidency if the following conditions are met: If he has less than ten years of service, he shall have to take leave from military activities. . . . If he has more than ten years of service, he shall be discharged of military duties by his superiors . . . Which best states what the excerpt says about the constitution’s effect on the military?

A
It discourages the military from taking power again.
B
It encourages military officers to follow their superiors.
C
It has protections to keep the military from taking power again.
D
It supports military officers in their mission to protect Brazil.
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The conflict in Argentina known as the Dirty War occurred in the

A
1970s and 1980s.
B
1940s and 1950s.
C
1960s and 1970s.
D
1950s and 1960s.
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Why were the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo upset with Argentina’s military government?

A
Their children had no schools.
B
Their children were missing.
C
Their children were hungry.
D
Their children had no homes.
4

Which best describes the actions of military leaders in Argentina toward people who disagreed with their policies and became known as los Desaparecidos?

A
The military ignored them.
B
The military threatened them.
C
The military deported them.
D
The military kidnapped and murdered them.
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Which explains the political climate of Argentina after the Dirty War?

A
a new dictatorship started while military rule continued
B
democratic free elections began while military rule continued
C
a new dictatorship started and military rule ended
D
democratic free elections began and military rule ended
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Which best summarizes the role the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo played in ending the Dirty War?

A
The Mothers played a minor role in supporting the government but a major role in ending the war.
B
The Mothers played a major role in confronting the government and ending the war.
C
The Mothers played a minor role in confronting the government and ending the war.
D
The Mothers played a major role in supporting the government but a minor role in ending the war.
7

The political affiliation of Chile’s president in 1970, Salvador Allende, is best described as

A
socialist.
B
communist.
C
liberal.
D
conservative.
8

Following the end of military rule, Brazil created

A
a new legislature.
B
a new constitution.
C
a new capital city.
D
a new junta.
9

The Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo wore white head scarves as

A
a symbol of peace.
B
a plea for their children.
C
a proclamation for war.
D
a symbol of their demands.
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Which explains how the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo affected Argentina?

A
They forced the government to take military action.
B
They forced the government to hold free elections.
C
They forced the government to increase populist programs.
D
They forced the government to decrease populist programs.

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