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Which industry is used as an example of heavy industry in the text?
Who is mentioned as a specific success story related to industrial conglomerates in Brazil?
In which country did the Radical 'Prestes Column' movement occur?
Who was the Brazilian businessman known for owning 365 factories at the time of his death?
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Which country is associated with the emergence of labor movements between 1900-1945?
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'Prestes Column', 'tenente', and 'barracks revolt' are associated with which military-related event?
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What event led to Perón's return to Argentina and election as president?
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Who became the president of Argentina after Juan Perón's death?
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What tragic event occurred during the Military Dictatorship in Argentina known as 'The Dirty War'?
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What group emerged in response to the disappearances during the Military Dictatorship in Argentina?
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What role did DNA analysis play in the aftermath of the Military Dictatorship in Argentina?
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Which country invited Prussian soldiers to train their military along with Chile and Argentina?
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Which country occupied the Falklands/Malvinas in the 1820s before it was taken over by England in 1833?
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Who defeated Argentina in the Falklands/Malvinas War in just two months?
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Who was the President of Argentina from 1983 to 1989, leading the country back to democracy?
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Which country is known to have developed a strong military by emulating Prussian tactics?
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Which country experienced significant emigration from Germany, France, and Italy in the late 19th century?
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Which South American country beat Peru and Bolivia during the 'War of the Pacific' (1879-1883)?
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What did Salvador Allende do during his presidency in terms of nationalization?
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How did U.S. President Nixon respond to Allende's actions in Chile?
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What was one of the consequences of Allende nationalizing the lucrative copper mines in Chile?
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In which year did Salvador Allende become the President of Chile?
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What was one of the demands of Allende's supporters (the workers and nationalists)?
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Which democratic strategy is mentioned as requiring at least 45% of the vote for a candidate to win?
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What kind of system did Pinochet adopt after 'un-socializing' the economy?
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Why did tens of thousands of Allende supporters flee the country?
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What vote in 1988 led to Pinochet being removed from power?
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What did Pinochet become after stepping down in 1990?
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What was the outcome of the plebiscite vote in 1988 regarding Pinochet?
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What was one major economic strategy implemented in Latin America between 1935-1980 as mentioned in the text?
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Which of the following industries was NOT mentioned in the text as part of Latin America's economic development?
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Who was the military dictator that ruled Chile after the fall of Salvador Allende as detailed in the text?
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What was a common outcome in both Argentina and Chile after periods of military dictatorship, as described in the text?
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Which South American country experienced a significant return to democracy after a period of military rule as mentioned in the text?
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What was a key aspect of economic development mentioned in the text about Latin American countries during the period 1935-1980?
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What was a key feature of Prussian military influence mentioned in the text?
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Who was the first democratically-elected president after the fall of the military government in Argentina?
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What was a significant outcome of Juan Perón's presidency (1972-74) in Argentina?
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What was a common purpose for professionalizing the armed forces in the Southern Cone according to the text?
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The 'Dirty War' in Argentina involved which group protesting against the disappearances?
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What event led to the return of President Juan Perón in Argentina?
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What was one of the main focuses of populists to attract voters?
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What communication tools did populists use to connect with the public?
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How did populists differentiate themselves in their speeches?
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What was a common promise made by populists regarding industries?
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Who were the main supporters of the populists?
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How did populists aim to engage more citizens in the political process?
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What was the main reason given by some for preferring a dictator over a democracy in Brazil during Vargas' presidency?
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What was one of the key actions taken by Getúlio Vargas after becoming president in 1930?
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In 1937, what action did Getúlio Vargas take that led to the establishment of a dictatorship in Brazil?
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What event led to Getúlio Vargas being deposed in 1945?
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How did Getúlio Vargas's second presidency end in 1954?
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How did Getúlio Vargas align Brazil during World War II?
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What event led to Pinochet being removed from power in 1990?
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Which action was NOT taken during the reign of Pinochet in Chile?
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What was the outcome of the 'no' vote in the 1988 Plebiscite regarding Pinochet?
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What did the vote in the 1988 Plebiscite signify for those voting 'No'?
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Which action resulted in Pinochet being granted the status of 'Senator for Life' temporarily?
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What is the primary goal of anarchism as described in the text?
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Why were most union members not considered anarchists according to the text?
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How was anarcho-syndicalism different from traditional unions?
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Why were labor movements like anarcho-syndicalism seen as a threat to traditional concepts?
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In what way did labor movements vary in their approaches according to the text?
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What was one of the key aspects of populists' speeches that helped differentiate them from traditional politicians?
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Who primarily supported the populists in Chile and Argentina?
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What was a significant promise made by populists regarding the economy?
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Which communication tools did populists use to connect with the public?
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What was one major focus of populists to attract followers in Chile and Argentina?
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What was a common policy advocated by populists to engage more citizens in the political process?
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Why did the traditional elite oppose left-wing populists?
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Which group primarily supported the populists according to the text?
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What drove the poor to support populists?
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Why were some members of the middle class willing to support dictators?
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Which group preferred political and economic stability over progressive change?
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What differentiated the urban workers' support for populists from the support of intellectuals and students?
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What was the reason behind Henry Kissinger's statement regarding Chile going communist?
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What was the fate of Miguel Enriquez, the founder of Chile's MIR and a resistance leader against Pinochet?
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What was the most significant outcome of Pinochet's rule in terms of human rights abuse?
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Which group was primarily targeted during Pinochet's regime?
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What signified the disappearances that occurred during Pinochet's rule?
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How would you best describe the CIA's involvement in Chile during Allende's presidency?
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What was the significance of the plebiscite vote in 1988 regarding Pinochet?
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What did Pinochet become after stepping down in 1990?
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Who won the presidential elections in Chile in 1989 after Pinochet was removed from power?
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What action did Pinochet take to 'un-socialize' the economy?
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What was the result of the 'no' vote in the 1988 Plebiscite regarding Pinochet?
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