Nationalize, increase industry, economic independence, pay off debt.
100
How did Evita affect Peron's governance and popularity?
She gave women the right to vote, and her foundation was very successful. She was the reason he was re-elected in 1951.
100
Does economic prosperity falter like in the typical path to populism? Why or why not?
What is Yes and no, because the economy began to collapse, but the Eva Peron foundation was very successful, so women voted for him to go back into power.
100
What years was he in power?
1943/45-1954
200
Why does Peron get arrested in 1945?
He was too leftist for the previous leaders.
200
What were the goals of the 2nd five year plan?
Denationalize, foreign industry, decrease worker pay, print 9 times the amount of money, increasing inflation.
200
Who was the main group that re-elected him in 1951?
The Peronist women's party.
200
What were the factors of the 1948 economic collapse?
Inflation, not enough money to support social benefits.
200
What were the primary sources of industry?
Beef and Wheat
300
What was Concordancia/Infamous Decade? Why was it so bad?
Concordancia was the oppressive government system during the Infamous Decade, a 13 year economic depression where the working class was oppressed and had no rights.
300
Define justicialismo.
Prosperity because of three things
1. Alliance between elite and working class.
2. Nationalism.
3. Immediate social benefits.
300
What does Evita's death force Peron to choose to do? Why?
He moved very right because of the collapsing economy.
300
What does Peron go against after he becomes right winged?
The church
300
How much does the economy grow under Peron?
40%
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Who took power after the Infamous Decade?
The Grupo de Oficiales Unidos. Peron was the minister of labor and war, then vice president.
400
What was New Argentina? What was its purpose and effects?
Social harmony and patriotism. The goal was to unify the country, and it was semi successful.
400
What factors contributed to his lose of power?
The economy collapsed, inflation rose, he was unable to provide social benefits anymore.
400
What is the group Peron created to oppress the Leftists?
The National Liberating Alliance
400
What was the main opposition at the end of his regime?
Everyone.
500
What were the main big factors that promoted his presidency?
Social benefits like pay raises and paid holidays.
500
Did he increase social benefits? If so what were they?
yes, real wages increased 33%, provided healthcare, retirement pensions, paid vacations, increased schools hospitals and homes through Eva Peron Foundation.
500
How did Peron affect the church?
He legalized divorce, prostitution, separated education from the church. The Pope ex-communicated him.
500
How is Peron taken out of power?
A military coup in 1954.
500
Discuss the similarities and differences of Vargas and Peron.
Both were populist leaders, who were re-elected multiple times. Peron was more popular because of Evita, and was able to stay in power because of that. They both started super left and then became super right winged, which led them both to be ousted in a military coup.