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Latin America Decolonization and Political Transitions Quiz
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Latin America Decolonization and Political Transitions Quiz

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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?

  • Cuba
  • Guatemala (correct)
  • Venezuela
  • Bolivia

    • 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?

    <p>Cuban Revolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the new era of democracy in Latin America in the 1980s?

    <p>Growing influences of Catholicism, Marxism, and capitalism through PRI.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was known for his Lenin-style Marxism/socialism with internally focused nationalism ruling Cuba?

    <p>Fidel Castro</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Latin American country had a leader who promised major changes but was marred by corruption during his rule?

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

    What led to political instability and guerrilla resistance in Guatemala?

    <p>'Land redistribution to the fruit company'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Spiritual socialism,' land reform, and intense nationalism were sponsored by which elected reformer in Guatemala?

    <p>'Juan Jose Arevalo'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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