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What was a significant difference between Latin America and Asia/Africa in decolonization?
What was a significant difference between Latin America and Asia/Africa in decolonization?
- Latin America had heavy Europe + US investment leading to cultural dependency and economic vulnerability. (correct)
- Asia/Africa industrialized rapidly, increasing education and economy.
- Latin America struggled with political stability due to student repression and corruption.
- Asia/Africa faced tensions from drug cartels that threatened the state.
Which Latin American country experienced tensions with the United Fruit Company, leading to a CIA-backed coup?
Which Latin American country experienced tensions with the United Fruit Company, leading to a CIA-backed coup?
- Cuba
- Guatemala (correct)
- Venezuela
- Bolivia
What event inspired the Zapatistas' armed guerrilla movement in Chiapas?
What event inspired the Zapatistas' armed guerrilla movement in Chiapas?
- Rise of NAFTA
- US intervention in Latin American politics
- Peasant rebellion led by Emiliano Zapata (correct)
- Fidel Castro's leftist revolution
'Barbudos' was a term used to refer to the rebels involved in which Latin American revolution?
'Barbudos' was a term used to refer to the rebels involved in which Latin American revolution?
What characterized the new era of democracy in Latin America in the 1980s?
What characterized the new era of democracy in Latin America in the 1980s?
Who was known for his Lenin-style Marxism/socialism with internally focused nationalism ruling Cuba?
Who was known for his Lenin-style Marxism/socialism with internally focused nationalism ruling Cuba?
Which Latin American country had a leader who promised major changes but was marred by corruption during his rule?
Which Latin American country had a leader who promised major changes but was marred by corruption during his rule?
What led to political instability and guerrilla resistance in Guatemala?
What led to political instability and guerrilla resistance in Guatemala?
'Spiritual socialism,' land reform, and intense nationalism were sponsored by which elected reformer in Guatemala?
'Spiritual socialism,' land reform, and intense nationalism were sponsored by which elected reformer in Guatemala?
