Mexico 1900-1960s
This dictator ruled Mexico for 30 years, longer than any other ruler in Mexico. He came into power through a coup d'état.
Who was Porfirio Diaz?
1994 agreement known by a five letter acronym. It eliminated tariffs between Mexico, the U.S., and Canada.
What is NAFTA?
Cuba relied on this major export during WWII
What is Sugar?
Argentina declared war on these two countries in 1945
What is Japan and Germany?
Mr. Knadle's most favorite and unresistable candy
What are Strawberry Sour Strips?
This paper was written in Santiago de Queretaro in 1917. It laid three important pillars for Mexico.
What was the Mexican Constitution of 1917?
What is Mexico City?
Cuba worked closely with this country during WWII
What is the U.S.?
Argentina supplied meat to this country
What is Great Britain?
Mr. Knadle's least favorite word (don't say it >:[ )
What is rural?
This three year war happened due to the Catholic church losing power. It was the Church against the government.
What was the Cristero War?
This masked, pipe-smoking spokesperson became a global symbol of social justice after leading an indigenous rebellion in 1994.
Subcomandante Marcos
This event caused Cuba to join the allies.
What was the attack on Pearl Harbor?
During this operation, Germany placed spies in South America.
What is Operation Boliviar?
This person threw a brick at Mr. Knadle's car!!! He was never seen again after this event. Some people say he still roams the streets with a brick in hand looking for ususpecting victims.
Who was Gerard?
This color is meant to represent hope and independence in the Mexican flag.
What is Green?
Discovered in 1976, this massive offshore oil field turned Mexico into a global energy powerhouse.
What is Cantarell Oil Field.
This event grew Cuba's stability after WWII.
What is the Cuban Revolution?
Argentina purchased spitfire jets from them
What is the British Royal Air Force?
This is Mr. Knadles most recent item. He had to ship it by classifying it as a "gardening tool".
This was the 51st president of Mexico. He came to power by out-maneuvering his opponent and exiling him.
Who was Lazaro Cardenas?
On the exact day NAFTA took effect, the Zapatista Army of National Liberation launched an uprising in this southern Mexican state.
What is Chiapas?
This group lead to Cuba's role in WWII to be often ignored.
What are the Major Powers?
Ramon Castillo banned this film in Argentina
What is The Great Dictator?
This is THE most important item in Mr. Knadle's entire collection. Very cool looking headpiece.
What is the Model 8 Helmet?