powerful military , dependence on a single crop, a big gap between rich and poor
What were the main problems that faced Latin American nation after independence?
100
Look at the political cartoon and answer the second question
It suggest that he is ruled by the wishes of the people which is not true.
100
Gutelio Vargas
Who was the dictator of Brazil in the 1930s
100
1822
When did Brazil gain independence from Portugal?
100
Brasilia
What was the new capital city that Kubitschek built in the country's interior called?
200
NAFTA / Salinas
What was the name of the treaty that was signed among Mexico, the United States, and Canada called?Who was the Mexican President at that time?
200
World's oil prices fell , half the income of the Mexican oil and gas
What did Mexico went into an economic decline?
200
Military Dictators
Who ruled Brazil from 1964 till 1985
200
1964
When did the military rule take place in Brazil?
200
Recession
What is the slow down in economy, that took place in Brazil by the early1980s, called
300
Political stability and civilian rule in Mexico
What were some of the positive benefits of one-party rule in Mexico?
300
The money that immigrants send to their families may contribute to the economic well-being of Mexico.
Why would President Fox concern himself with the legal status of Mexican immigrants in the United States?
300
Da Silva
What is the name of the candidate of the leftist Worker Party who succeeded Cardoso?
300
2000
When did the 71 years of PRI end and when was President Vicente elected?
300
Land reform
What is breaking up large estates and distributing land to peasants called?
400
It emphasized Economic growth and opened Brazil to foreign investments.
What role did the military playin shaping the economy of Brazil?
400
Benefit- It would allow Brazil to pursue project it could not finance itself. Drawback- Brazil might have to surrender some control over its domestic affairs to foreign investors.
What are the potential benefits and drawbacks of the foreign investment encouraged by Kubitschek and his successors?
400
Vicente Fox
What was the name of the new center- right candidate who won the 2000 election in Mexico?
400
1961-1964 / 1934 - 1940
When did the land reform start in both Brazil and Mexico?
400
Standard of living / Froze wages and cut back on social programs.
What is the level of material comfort called and what were the reasons for its decline
500
Lacking land and jobs, struggle for survival, huge foreign debt.
What were the reasons for Mexico's severe economic problems?
500
Fairness , how to persuade landowners , how to ensure cooperation of the military and the police.
What factors would you consider before introducing land reform?
500
1968 / Soldiers hidden in the ruins opened fire on the protesters in an ancient Aztec market.
When did the massacre happened in Mexico and what was its reason?
500
1968 and 1980s
When did the two episodes that highlighted Mexico's difficulties happen?
500
Institutional Revolutionary Party /
What was the name of the main political party that dominated Mexico under several names?