Chap 32 Flashcards
What is liberation theology?
Large gap between rich & poor
” a rich country with too many poor people “ refers to what country?
Cuba
The establishment of a Marxist regime was the main goal of……
Che Guevara
What were Fidel castros goals for Cuba (3)
- ending U.S. dominance
- redistributing wealth
- reforming society
What were some of the results of the Cuban revolution (4)?
- good access to health care & education
- civil liberties were restricted
- economy struggled
- the gov. Jailed opponents
What event sparked the civil war in El Salvador?
The assassination of Oscar Romer
Did the U.S. support anti communist governments in Guatemala, El Salvador & Nicaragua ?
YES
Growing nation debt & high oil prices lead to hyperinflation in what country ?
Brazil
How did the U.S. feel about Salvador Allende’s leadership in chile?
Worried the U.S. government
What ended Allende’s rule in chile?
The military rebelled & bombed his palace
What happened to chiles economy when Pinochet took control?
Experienced rapid growth
Latin America became more ___________ in the 80s & 90s
Democratic
What was the Massacre in Mexico?
When police open fired on a group of peaceful student protesters
What was the witness conveying the Mexican people’s view of the PRI government ?
They were disillusioned & beginning to question there gov.
Why were many Mexicans worried about the North American Free Trade Agreement?
Economic effects of increased competition from foreign imports
