IAH 203 PPT 18: Populism & Militarism in the Southern Cone
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Which industry is used as an example of heavy industry in the text?

  • Inca Cola production in Peru
  • Automobile assembly in Argentina (correct)
  • Oil drilling in Venezuela
  • Tourism in Mexico

Who is mentioned as a specific success story related to industrial conglomerates in Brazil?

  • El Buen Tono
  • Ceveza Moctezuma
  • Inca Cola
  • Francesco Matarazzo (correct)

In which country did the Radical 'Prestes Column' movement occur?

  • Mexico
  • Argentina (correct)
  • Peru
  • Venezuela

Who was the Brazilian businessman known for owning 365 factories at the time of his death?

<p>Francesco Matarazzo (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country is associated with the emergence of labor movements between 1900-1945?

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

'Prestes Column', 'tenente', and 'barracks revolt' are associated with which military-related event?

<p>Brazilian armed forces events (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event led to Perón's return to Argentina and election as president?

<p>Military coup in Argentina (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who became the president of Argentina after Juan Perón's death?

<p>Isabel Martínez de Perón (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What tragic event occurred during the Military Dictatorship in Argentina known as 'The Dirty War'?

<p>20,000 to 30,000 'disappearances' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What group emerged in response to the disappearances during the Military Dictatorship in Argentina?

<p>Children of the Plaza de Mayo (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role did DNA analysis play in the aftermath of the Military Dictatorship in Argentina?

<p>Identifying children born during captivity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country invited Prussian soldiers to train their military along with Chile and Argentina?

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

Which country occupied the Falklands/Malvinas in the 1820s before it was taken over by England in 1833?

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

Who defeated Argentina in the Falklands/Malvinas War in just two months?

<p>England (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the President of Argentina from 1983 to 1989, leading the country back to democracy?

<p>Raúl Alfonsín (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country is known to have developed a strong military by emulating Prussian tactics?

<p>Chile (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country experienced significant emigration from Germany, France, and Italy in the late 19th century?

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

Which South American country beat Peru and Bolivia during the 'War of the Pacific' (1879-1883)?

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

What did Salvador Allende do during his presidency in terms of nationalization?

<p>Nationalized banks, telephone, and electric companies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did U.S. President Nixon respond to Allende's actions in Chile?

<p>Blocked loans to the Chilean government (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the consequences of Allende nationalizing the lucrative copper mines in Chile?

<p>Decrease in aid from the U.S. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which year did Salvador Allende become the President of Chile?

<p>1970 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the demands of Allende's supporters (the workers and nationalists)?

<p>Fast reforms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which democratic strategy is mentioned as requiring at least 45% of the vote for a candidate to win?

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

What kind of system did Pinochet adopt after 'un-socializing' the economy?

<p>Orthodox, free-market system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did tens of thousands of Allende supporters flee the country?

<p>Due to political persecution (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What vote in 1988 led to Pinochet being removed from power?

<p>Plebiscite vote (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Pinochet become after stepping down in 1990?

<p>Senator for Life (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the plebiscite vote in 1988 regarding Pinochet?

<p>'No' vote was 56%, leading to Pinochet's removal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one major economic strategy implemented in Latin America between 1935-1980 as mentioned in the text?

<p>Import substitution industrialization (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following industries was NOT mentioned in the text as part of Latin America's economic development?

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

Who was the military dictator that ruled Chile after the fall of Salvador Allende as detailed in the text?

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

What was a common outcome in both Argentina and Chile after periods of military dictatorship, as described in the text?

<p>Restoration of democracy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which South American country experienced a significant return to democracy after a period of military rule as mentioned in the text?

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

What was a key aspect of economic development mentioned in the text about Latin American countries during the period 1935-1980?

<p>Emphasis on import substitution industrialization (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key feature of Prussian military influence mentioned in the text?

<p>Strict discipline and professionalism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first democratically-elected president after the fall of the military government in Argentina?

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

What was a significant outcome of Juan Perón's presidency (1972-74) in Argentina?

<p>Modernizing the military forces (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a common purpose for professionalizing the armed forces in the Southern Cone according to the text?

<p>Defeating regional caudillos (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The 'Dirty War' in Argentina involved which group protesting against the disappearances?

<p>'The disappeared' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event led to the return of President Juan Perón in Argentina?

<p>'The Barracks Revolt' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main focuses of populists to attract voters?

<p>Offering to build schools and hospitals for the working class (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What communication tools did populists use to connect with the public?

<p>Radio, newspapers, and television (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did populists differentiate themselves in their speeches?

<p>By using socialist rhetoric such as class struggle and workers' rights (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a common promise made by populists regarding industries?

<p>To nationalize railroads and other key industries (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were the main supporters of the populists?

<p>The urban working class and the poor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did populists aim to engage more citizens in the political process?

<p>By increasing electoral participation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason given by some for preferring a dictator over a democracy in Brazil during Vargas' presidency?

<p>The dictator protected capitalism better than a democracy embracing socialism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the key actions taken by Getúlio Vargas after becoming president in 1930?

<p>Creating powerful government ministries for labor, commerce, and industry (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In 1937, what action did Getúlio Vargas take that led to the establishment of a dictatorship in Brazil?

<p>Closed Congress and declared 'Estado Novo' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event led to Getúlio Vargas being deposed in 1945?

<p>A bloodless coup (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Getúlio Vargas's second presidency end in 1954?

<p>He committed suicide amid political scandal and military threat (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Getúlio Vargas align Brazil during World War II?

<p>He aligned with the US and received aid (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event led to Pinochet being removed from power in 1990?

<p>Plebiscite vote in 1988 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which action was NOT taken during the reign of Pinochet in Chile?

<p>Reinstatement of political freedoms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the 'no' vote in the 1988 Plebiscite regarding Pinochet?

<p>56% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the vote in the 1988 Plebiscite signify for those voting 'No'?

<p>Desire for a change in leadership (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which action resulted in Pinochet being granted the status of 'Senator for Life' temporarily?

<p>Stepping down in 1990 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of anarchism as described in the text?

<p>To dismantle hierarchical government and promote voluntary cooperation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were most union members not considered anarchists according to the text?

<p>They supported traditional conceptions of authority (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How was anarcho-syndicalism different from traditional unions?

<p>It involved industries being owned and managed by workers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were labor movements like anarcho-syndicalism seen as a threat to traditional concepts?

<p>They promoted voluntary cooperation without force (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way did labor movements vary in their approaches according to the text?

<p>In the methods they used to achieve their goals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the key aspects of populists' speeches that helped differentiate them from traditional politicians?

<p>They spoke in the new rhetoric of socialism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who primarily supported the populists in Chile and Argentina?

<p>Working class and poor individuals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant promise made by populists regarding the economy?

<p>To nationalize railroads and industries (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which communication tools did populists use to connect with the public?

<p>Radio, newspapers, and television (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one major focus of populists to attract followers in Chile and Argentina?

<p>Nurturing class struggle rhetoric (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a common policy advocated by populists to engage more citizens in the political process?

<p>Increasing electoral participation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the traditional elite oppose left-wing populists?

<p>Because they saw left-wing populists as progressive and dangerous. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group primarily supported the populists according to the text?

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

What drove the poor to support populists?

<p>Need for social services like schools and health facilities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were some members of the middle class willing to support dictators?

<p>Because they wanted economic stability (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group preferred political and economic stability over progressive change?

<p>Successful capitalists (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What differentiated the urban workers' support for populists from the support of intellectuals and students?

<p>The need for social services like schools and health facilities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason behind Henry Kissinger's statement regarding Chile going communist?

<p>Fear of leftist politicians gaining too much power (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the fate of Miguel Enriquez, the founder of Chile's MIR and a resistance leader against Pinochet?

<p>Murdered by DINA (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the most significant outcome of Pinochet's rule in terms of human rights abuse?

<p>Torture and killing of around 3,000 individuals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group was primarily targeted during Pinochet's regime?

<p>High school and university students (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What signified the disappearances that occurred during Pinochet's rule?

<p>A deliberate strategy to instill fear in the population (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How would you best describe the CIA's involvement in Chile during Allende's presidency?

<p>'Democracy protection' through supporting anti-Allende forces (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the plebiscite vote in 1988 regarding Pinochet?

<p>It ended the military dictatorship in Chile. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Pinochet become after stepping down in 1990?

<p>Senator for Life (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who won the presidential elections in Chile in 1989 after Pinochet was removed from power?

<p>Patricio Aylwin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action did Pinochet take to 'un-socialize' the economy?

<p>Privatized lands and companies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the 'no' vote in the 1988 Plebiscite regarding Pinochet?

<p>Pinochet was removed from power. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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