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
What did the election of Vicente Fox in 2000 end Mexico?
71 years of PRI rule
Why was the election of Felipe Calderon significant?
Showed that Mexico was still committed to democracy
