AnswersHSSWH World History Sem 1 26-27Revolutions in Latin America and the Caribbean

Latin American Reform Answers

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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 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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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.
4

Mexico experienced a series of liberal reforms in the 1860s instituted by

A
Santa Anna.
B
Benito Juarez.
C
Porfirio Diaz.
D
Lázaro Cárdenas.
5

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

A
The government action gave rebels a reason to start a revolution.
B
The government action allowed the church to expand its reach.
C
The government action caused conflict between liberals and conservatives.
D
The government action caused conflict between Spain and Mexico.
6

What type of ideology has gained popularity throughout Latin America?

A
communism
B
fascism
C
conservatism
D
liberalism
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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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A
Naturalization
B
Nationalization
C
Referendum
D
Industrialization
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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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After Cuba lost economic aid from the Soviet Union, Fidel Castro

A
turned to other communist countries for help.
B
changed the country’s system of government.
C
encouraged the United States to invest in the country.
D
allowed some economic reforms to occur.

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