Latin American Reform

Question 1

Mexican dictator Porfirio Diaz inspired a revolution in 1910 by using his power to

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limit democracy and freedoms.

Question 2

Mexico’s Constitution of 1917 helped the working class by

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protecting the right to strike.

Question 3

The Mexican Constitution of 1917 sought to protect democratic rule by

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breaking up large estates, providing free education, and establishing minimum-wage laws.

Question 4

Which best describes the successes and challenges of modern-day Mexico?

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It has experienced economic growth and a growing middle class, but poverty continues to linger and government corruption remains.

Question 5

The Venezuelan people gave Hugo Chavez a referendum to rewrite their constitution and implement

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socialism.

Question 6

The main reason Cárdenas nationalized Mexico’s oil industry was to

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enable the country to get direct benefit from its vast supplies.

Question 7

After Cuba lost economic aid from the Soviet Union, Fidel Castro

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allowed some economic reforms to occur.

Question 8

Many Latin American countries in the twentieth century turned to

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communism and socialism.

Question 9

Who were two leaders of the rebel army during the Mexican Revolution?

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Zapata and Villa.

Question 10

Which best describes what occurred in Mexico following the institution of liberal reforms by Benito Juarez?

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The government action caused conflict between liberals and conservatives.

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