Democratic Reform in Mexico — Quiz

Question 1

What challenge did the United States pose to Mexico after the revolution?

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It launched military campaigns into Mexico to protect US borders.

Question 2

Which best describes the influence of the National Revolutionary Party on Mexico after the revolution?

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The party’s reforms stabilized the country, which enabled it to establish one-party rule.

Question 3

The PRI hurt Mexico’s efforts at political democracy when leaders

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used corruption to dominate all political institutions.

Question 4

Mexico signed the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with

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the United States and Canada.

Question 5

Mexico became involved in the Organization of the American States to

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promote democracy and human rights in Latin America.

Question 6

NAFTA was intended to promote free trade by eliminating tariffs and

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increasing economic cooperation.

Question 7

How has NAFTA affected the manufacturing sector in Mexico?

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Mexico has seen an increase in manufacturing jobs because many US companies have relocated there.

Question 8

How did the PRI respond to a 1968 protest at Tlatelolco over economic inequality?

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The military fired into the crowd, killing dozens.

Democratic Reform in Mexico — Quiz Answers