Latin American Reform Answers

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Many Latin American countries in the twentieth century turned to

A
democracy and autocracy.
B
monarchy and self-government.
C
communism and socialism.
D
fascism and despotism.
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What type of ideology has gained popularity throughout Latin America?

A
communism
B
fascism
C
conservatism
D
liberalism
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Porfirio Diaz and Santa Anna each led Mexico after independence as

A
kings.
B
presidents.
C
oligarchs.
D
dictators.
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Which best describes how Mexican leaders sought to protect democratic rule after the country’s revolution?

A
They restricted foreign investment.
B
They provided free education.
C
They passed worker protection laws.
D
They approved a new constitution.
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After being elected president of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez

A
sought to introduce capitalism similar to the United States.
B
strengthened ties with democracies like the United States.
C
strengthened ties with communist countries like Cuba.
D
sought to introduce communism similar to Cuba.
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The Venezuelan people gave Hugo Chavez a referendum to rewrite their constitution and implement

A
a democracy.
B
socialism.
C
communism.
D
a dictatorship.
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Which actions did Fidel Castro take in Cuba after creating a communist system in 1959? Select four options.He banned free health care for all citizens.He repressed the civil liberties of all citizens.He turned to capitalism to grow the economy.He nationalized the Cuban economy.He banned all travel to and from the country.He forbade the selling of private property.He prohibited free press in the country.

A
He banned free health care for all citizens.
B
He repressed the civil liberties of all citizens.
C
He turned to capitalism to grow the economy.
D
He nationalized the Cuban economy.
E
He banned all travel to and from the country.
F
He forbade the selling of private property.
G
He prohibited free press in the country.
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The Mexican Constitution of 1917 sought to protect democratic rule by

A
breaking up large estates, providing free education, and establishing minimum-wage laws.
B
allowing foreigners to own land, approving censorship, and prohibiting workers’ right to strike.
C
encouraging large estates, prohibiting discrimination, and prohibiting workers’ right to unionize.
D
seizing church lands, allowing private education, and abolishing minimum-wage laws.
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Which best explains how Hugo Chavez damaged democracy in Venezuela?

A
He increased authoritarianism in government.
B
He transferred ownership of industries to government.
C
He joined with like-minded leaders in Latin America.
D
He convinced voters to put an end to term limits.
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NaturalizationNationalizationReferendumIndustrialization

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Naturalization
B
Nationalization
C
Referendum
D
Industrialization

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