Category 1
This term describes Mexico’s period of rapid economic growth from the 1940s to the 1970s.
Mexican Miracle
This president (1940–1946) is often seen as the starting point of the Mexican Miracle.
Manuel Ávila Camacho
This year marks the major devaluation of the Mexican peso
1976
A consequence of rapid industrialization was the growth of these large urban areas
Cities
This famous actress became an international icon and starred in many films during this era.
Maria felix
This economic model focused on protecting national industries by limiting imports.
Import Substitution Industrialization (ISI)
This president promoted industrial growth and modernization from 1946 to 1952.
Miguel Alemán Valdés
This happened to the peso during the crisis, losing value against the dollar
Devaluation
The gap between rich and poor increased, known as this.
Inequality
This Mexican actor and singer became one of the biggest stars of the Golden Age, known for ranchera films.
Pedro Infante
During the Mexican Miracle, this sector grew rapidly, especially in cities.
industrial (manufacturing) sector
This president focused on economic stability and low inflation during 1952–1958
Adolfo Ruiz Cortines
One cause of the crisis was excessive government spending leading to this problem.
Public deb
Heavy reliance on government spending without sufficient revenue caused this issue.
Fiscal Debt
This genre of film, often featuring music, romance, and rural life, was extremely popular during the Golden Age.
Ranchera
One criticism of the Mexican Miracle was that it increased this between social groups
economic inequality
This president (1958–1964) increased public spending and social programs.
Adolfo López Mateos
This economic issue occurs when prices rise rapidly, and it worsened during the crisis
inflation
After the crisis, Mexico had to change its economic strategy toward this type of model.
Neoliberal Model
This Mexican film, starring Pedro Infante, is one of the most iconic movies of the era.
Nosotros los pobres
What ended the Mexican Miracle?
Growing economic problems within the nation.
his president’s term (1970–1976) ended with economic instability leading to crisis
Luis Echeverría Álvarez
This international organization often helped countries like Mexico during financial crises.
nternational Monetary Fund
This policy limited foreign goods to support local industries.
Protectionism
This influential cinematographer helped define the visual style of Mexican Golden Age films
Gabriel Figueroa