Latin America and the Great Depression
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What led to initial economic recovery in Latin America during the Great Depression?

Import Substitution Industrialization (ISI)

Which country nationalized its oil industry in 1938, reducing foreign economic influence?

  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Argentina
  • Mexico (correct)

What type of policies provided short-term relief in Latin America during the Great Depression?

State intervention in labor and social policies

Argentina's reliance on which trade agreements limited its economic independence?

<p>Roca-Runciman Pact (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Economic dependency on exports, rising labor unrest, and deep social inequalities destabilized Latin America in the early 20th century.

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

Which event led to mass unemployment and political crisis in Brazil?

<p>Collapse of the coffee economy (1929)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mexican labor strikes in the 1910s and 1920s led to which type of reforms?

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

Indigenous and peasant movements in Mexico led to violent clashes and demands for reforms

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

What devastated Brazil's economy and fueled Vargas's rise to power?

<p>Collapse of the coffee industry (1929) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Labor protests and strikes in the 1930s pushed Vargas to implement pro-worker policies.

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

Name a policy implemented by Vargas that successfully navigated both economic and social challenges.

<p>Implementation of ISI and national industries</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which industries were a focus of ISI implementation in Brazil under Vargas?

<p>Steel and oil</p> Signup and view all the answers

The creation of which organization boosted steel production in Brazil?

<p>Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional (1941) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

High government spending led to inflation and budget deficits during Vargas's rule.

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

In Argentina, structural economic dependency and social inequality facilitated the rise of which leader?

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

Reliance on agricultural exports made Argentina vulnerable to external shocks.

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

What policies during WWII created a growing urban workforce which Perón courted?

<p>ISI</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tactics was used by Perón to mobilize working-class support?

<p>Use of Evita Perón (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Brazil's ISI under Vargas led to industrial growth (steel, oil).

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

What did Vargas' deficit spending lead to?

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What was the main outcome of Latin American countries' strategies to combat the Great Depression?

<p>Partial success due to continued economic dependence, political instability, and social inequality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor made Latin America vulnerable to external shocks in the early 20th century?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors contributed to the rise of Getúlio Vargas in Brazil?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of Vargas's economic policies?

<p>Alienation of elites and opposition (B), Inflation and budget deficits (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structuralist condition enabled Juan Perón's rise in Argentina?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Perón's leadership was predominantly defined by militarism.

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

Vargas relied more on gradual political maneuvering to rise to power compared to Peron.

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

What was the effect of Brazil's Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional (1941)?

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Flashcards

Import Substitution Industrialization (ISI)

Economic strategy emphasizing domestic production to replace imports.

Nationalization

Nationalization is the transfer of a major branch of industry or commerce from private to state ownership or control.

Roca-Runciman Pact (1933)

Pact symbolizing Argentina's economic dependence on Britain.

Estado Novo (1937)

Authoritarian regime established by Getúlio Vargas in Brazil (1937-1945).

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Economic Dependency

Economic reliance on exporting raw materials or agricultural products.

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Populism

Political ideology and movement focusing on the common person.

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Great Depression

Global economic downturn starting in 1929.

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Getúlio Vargas

Brazilian president (1930-1945, 1951-1954) known for populism and industrialization.

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Juan Perón

Argentine president (1946-1955, 1973-1974) known for populism and labor reforms.

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Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT)

Consolidation of Labor Laws. A set of labor laws enacted in Brazil in 1943.

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CGT (General Confederation of Labour)

Argentine labor union central to Perón's power.

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State-Led Industrialization

State-led industrialization to reduce foreign dependence.

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Economic Nationalism

Policies focused on reducing foreign economic influence.

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Labor Reform

Doctrine promoting workers' rights and welfare.

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External Shocks

An economy's vulnerability to external factors.

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Class tensions

Growing divide between economic classes.

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Land Reform

Transfer of land ownership to peasants or farmers.

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Populist Policies

Policies offering benefits to a wide range of the population.

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Inflation

Loss of value of a country's currency.

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Budget Deficits

Situation where expenses exceed income.

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Personal Charisma

Charismatic power to gain popular support.

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Military Junta

Political system controlled by military leaders.

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Propaganda

Spreading biased information to influence opinion.

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Political Repression

To pressure or keep someone in silence with force.

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Evita Perón

Argentine First Lady, influential in Perón's regime.

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Government Overspending

A situation in which a government spends more than it receives in revenue

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Pro-Worker Policies

Policies that support industrialization.

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Political Upheaval

A political shift or overthrow of a government.

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Authoritarianism

Authoritarianism is a form of government characterized by strong central power and limited political freedoms.

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Rural poverty

Brazil's Persistent rural poverty and lack of land reform

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Latin American countries implemented strategies to combat the Great Depression. Import Substitution Industrialization led to initial recovery, while countries like Brazil and Mexico expanded domestic production and nationalized industries. However, economic dependence, political instability, and social inequality undermined long-term recovery.

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