Post-Colonial Governments in the Americas

Question 1

How was the Medellin Cartel finally brought down?

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Its leaders were hunted down and killed by armed forces.

Question 2

What were the first two countries to win independence in the New World?

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the US and Haiti

Question 3

Using complete sentences, compare the positions of liberals and conservatives in newly formed Latin American republics following the wars for independence from Spain.

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Liberals generally supported constitutional republican government, individual rights, free trade, and reducing the political power of the Catholic Church and traditional elites. Conservatives generally sought to preserve social hierarchy and the Church’s influence, favoring stability and often a strong, centralized government. Although their views varied across countries, these differences capture their main disagreement over how the new republics should be governed.

Question 4

Mexico's government prior to the year 2000 can be characterized as stable, with multiple political parties winning elections at the national level. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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F

Question 5

A(n) __________ is a rebellion meant to subvert the existing government.

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insurgency

Question 6

One of the few successful communist rebellions occurred in __________.

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Cuba

Question 7

The United States is the oldest existing democracy. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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