Challenges in South America

Question 1

Which describes Getulio Vargas, who ruled Brazil during the Great Depression?

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He was a strong military leader who ruled as a dictator.

Question 2

Following its independence, Brazil first became a

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monarchy.

Question 3

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

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a symbol of peace.

Question 4

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

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The military kidnapped and murdered them.

Question 5

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1983

Question 6

How did military leaders prevent democracy in Brazil? Select three responses.They regulated political parties.They controlled elections.They kidnapped dissenters.They arrested legislators.They killed dissenters.

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They regulated political parties.; They controlled elections.; They arrested legislators.

Question 7

Which explains how the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo affected Argentina?

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They forced the government to hold free elections.

Question 8

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

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socialist.

Question 9

After Brazil attempted to create a democracy, military rulers regained power in the 1960s and

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took away human rights.

Question 10

The graph shows Brazil's gross domestic product (GDP).

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It rose a great deal.

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