Latin American Reform — Quiz Answers

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Fidel Castro led a revolution in Cuba in 1959 and created a government based on

A
a communist dictatorship.
B
democratic principles.
C
a republic model.
D
socialist ideals.
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After Cuba lost economic aid from the Soviet Union, Fidel Castro

A
allowed some economic reforms to occur.
B
encouraged the United States to invest in the country.
C
changed the country’s system of government.
D
turned to other communist countries for help.
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The main reason Cárdenas nationalized Mexico’s oil industry was to

A
better protect the environment and land in the country.
B
curtail foreign investment in this key resource.
C
enable the country to get direct benefit from its vast supplies.
D
end corruption within private oil businesses.
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Which best describes the successes and challenges of modern-day Mexico?

A
It has experienced economic growth and a growing middle class, but poverty continues to linger and government corruption remains.
B
It has expanded the economy and increased global trade, but the middle class remains small and an individual’s rights have diminished.
C
It has eradicated government corruption and poverty, but economic growth has been stagnant and the middle class remains small.
D
It has dealt with high level government corruption and drug cartel violence, but an individual’s rights and the middle class have decreased.
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Fidel Castro led a revolution in Cuba in 1959 and created a government based on

A
a republic model.
B
democratic principles.
C
a communist dictatorship.
D
socialist ideals.

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