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The term “caudillo” refers to a(n)

A
army.
B
constitution.
C
uprising.
D
dictator.
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institute political reform
B
protect its territory
C
achieve independence from the US
D
avoid takeover by the Catholic Church
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Juan Manuel de Rosas mainly kept law and order in Argentina by

A
using terror and tyranny.
B
earning respect and cooperation.
C
imposing harsh fines.
D
enlisting aid from abroad.
4

What was the US focused on in Haiti starting in 1915? Select two options.

A
investment in infrastructure
B
education reform
C
government stabilization
D
military occupation
E
support of rebel groups
5

How did reforms during the 1860s affect Mexico?

A
They made Mexico much stronger.
B
They failed to empower Mexico’s Catholic Church.
C
They led to a greater divide between rich and poor.
D
They failed to make Mexico more stable.
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Many newly independent Latin American countries went to war with each other. Which factors led to disputes? Select three choices.

A
natural resources
B
colonization
C
land
D
forms of government
E
religious differences
7

What is the most likely reason Mexican citizens had conflicting views of Porfirio Diaz’s rule?

A
He had a popular agenda of liberal reform, but he did not institute policies that led to lasting change.
B
He led Mexico’s military to victories, but he did not achieve greater social and economic stability.
C
He limited citizens’ freedoms, but he also increased foreign investments and improved infrastructure.
D
He made strides in reducing the economic gap, but he was a harsh and unyielding dictator.
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If Haiti had more political stability, it is most likely that it would also have

A
more effective US intervention.
B
a constitutional government.
C
a stronger economy.
D
more independent territories.
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Newly independent nations in Latin America relied on goods and services from the US and Europe because

A
all Latin American trade was controlled by the US and Europe.
B
Latin American economies still were based on agriculture.
C
most Latin American goods and services were inferior.
D
Latin American products were more expensive to make.
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unstable
B
powerful
C
stable
D
unifying

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