Bolivia's Economic and Political History Quiz
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What natural resources were primarily extracted in Bolivia since colonization?

  • Oil and natural gas
  • Gold and silver (correct)
  • Copper and lithium
  • Coal and uranium
  • Which city became a significant center for silver production after Bolivia's independence?

  • Potosí (correct)
  • Cochabamba
  • Santa Cruz
  • La Paz
  • What impact did Spanish colonization have on indigenous populations in Bolivia?

  • Economic prosperity
  • Increased cultural diversity
  • Decimation of populations (correct)
  • Political empowerment
  • What does being a 'baron' in the context of Bolivian mining imply?

    <p>A powerful and influential person (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary economic foundation of Bolivia after it gained independence in 1825?

    <p>Mineral exports (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one consequence of the Chaco War in Bolivia?

    <p>Growth of national awareness and a revolutionary process (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action was NOT taken during Gualberto Villarroel's government?

    <p>Suppression of indigenous rights (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized Enrique Hertzog's government?

    <p>Violence and suppression of dissent (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event occurred as a result of the April 9th Uprising in 1952?

    <p>Civilian participation in the seizure of military equipment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a primary aim of the Movimiento Nacional Revolucionario (MNR) after winning the 1951 elections?

    <p>To upset the traditional elite and push for reforms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant change regarding voting rights occurred in Bolivia after the National Revolution?

    <p>Indigenous people, women, and illiterate individuals were granted voting rights. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How were the mines managed after their nationalization during the National Revolution?

    <p>A new state-owned company called COMIBOL was created for management. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary aim of the agrarian reform in Bolivia?

    <p>To redistribute land to peasants from large landowners. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the universal suffrage policy after the National Revolution?

    <p>It allowed over 70% of the population to participate in political decision-making. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the motto associated with the agrarian reform effort in Bolivia?

    <p>The land belongs to those who work it. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the third wealthiest person globally during the era of the tin barons?

    <p>Patiño (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event in 1900 contributed to Patiño's wealth?

    <p>The discovery of 'The Savior' tin lode (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factors played a role in the actions of the tin barons impacting the country?

    <p>Labor movements and nationalist protests (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a trigger for the changes in the country's leadership in 1951?

    <p>The actions of the Aramayo family (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the tin barons primarily profit during their era?

    <p>Through the exploitation of tin mines (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did miners in locations like Potosí play during the era of the tin barons?

    <p>They were key players in the mining industry (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which was a common challenge faced during the era of the tin barons?

    <p>Struggles for political power and opposition (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What element is associated with the controls placed by the tin barons over Bolivia's economy?

    <p>Private economic dominance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant change in voting rights occurred in Bolivia on July 21, 1952?

    <p>All Bolivians over 21 were granted the right to vote (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of Decree Number 2332 during the National Revolution?

    <p>To nationalize tin mines and transfer ownership to the state (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary focus of the Central Obrera Boliviana (COB) when it was founded?

    <p>Promoting trade unionism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What reform was introduced in response to the need for equitable education in Bolivia?

    <p>Free primary education (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What slogan represented the goal of the Agrarian Reform?

    <p>The land belongs to those who work it (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who came into power during the military rule known as 'Restoration' in Bolivia?

    <p>General Barrientos Ortuño (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant change occurred in Bolivia on November 4, 1964?

    <p>Beginning of a period called 'The Restoration' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major characteristic of the military dictatorship period in Bolivia?

    <p>Implementation of economic reforms related to mining (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did the Agrarian Reform have on land distribution in Bolivia?

    <p>It eliminated exploitative practices and redistributed land fairly (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which president's election in 1982 signified the end of the military dictatorship era in Bolivia?

    <p>Hernán Siles Zuazo (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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