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How did the PRI respond to a 1968 protest at Tlatelolco over economic inequality?

A
The country appealed to the United States for help.
B
The government announced a series of new reforms.
C
The military fired into the crowd, killing dozens.
D
The party announced higher wages for laborers.
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The Mexican Constitution of 1917 included which democratic reforms? Select four responses.creating one-party ruleestablishing a set of minimum-wage lawsproviding educational opportunities for allexcluding the Catholic church from political affairsrestricting foreign land ownershipprohibiting the practice of discrimination

A
creating one-party rule
B
establishing a set of minimum-wage laws
C
providing educational opportunities for all
D
excluding the Catholic church from political affairs
E
restricting foreign land ownership
F
prohibiting the practice of discrimination
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NAFTA was intended to promote free trade by eliminating tariffs and

A
discouraging more trade.
B
encouraging more tax on trade.
C
decreasing economic cooperation.
D
increasing economic cooperation.
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Mexico became involved in the Organization of the American States to

A
push for capitalism and business in Latin America.
B
spread democracy and a single-party state in Latin America.
C
stifle development and security in Latin America.
D
promote democracy and human rights in Latin America.
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Drug cartels pose a challenge in Mexico because they have

A
caused drug-related violence and drug trafficking to increase.
B
exposed the widening income gap between rich and poor.
C
built schools in an effort to win support of the people.
D
bribed US government officials for extra protection.
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What is significant about Vicente Fox’s election as Mexico’s president in 2000?

A
It signaled the start of another revolution.
B
It meant the beginning of single-party rule.
C
It marked the end of single-party rule.
D
It ended years of conflict with the United States.
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The logo depicts a political party in Mexico during the twentieth century.

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A
National Revolutionary Party
B
Zapatista Army of National Liberation
C
Institutional Revolutionary Party
D
People’s Republic of Independence
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bracerotrabajovisajobs

A
bracero
B
trabajo
C
visa
D
jobs
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Maquiladoras have helped Mexico increase manufacturing with

A
high labor costs.
B
low labor costs.
C
exported materials.
D
low-interest loans.
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The graph shows how Mexico’s GDP changed in the 1980s.

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A
fluctuated wildly.
B
failed to grow.
C
remained steady.
D
grew significantly.
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The Zapatistas are a revolutionary group in Mexico that

A
wants to take down the drug cartel.
B
fights for the rights of foreigners.
C
lobbies for a new constitution.
D
seeks to address income inequality.
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[BLANK]

A
wealth
B
inequality
C
equality
D
sharing
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How has NAFTA affected the manufacturing sector in Mexico?

A
Mexico has seen an increase in manufacturing jobs because many US companies have relocated there.
B
Mexico has seen a decrease in manufacturing jobs because many US companies are recruiting workers.
C
Mexico has experienced no difference in manufacturing jobs because the value of the peso is so low.
D
Mexico has experienced an up-and-down cycle in manufacturing jobs because of a global recession.
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Mexico’s leaders believed that a constitution would provide stability after the revolution by

A
opening up land for foreign investment.
B
guaranteeing single-party rule.
C
promoting democratic reforms.
D
protecting the rights of corporations.
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Which best describes the influence of the National Revolutionary Party on Mexico after the revolution?

A
The party’s reforms stabilized the country, which enabled it to establish one-party rule.
B
The party’s reforms created instability in the country, which resulted in another revolution.
C
The party’s reforms addressed people’s needs, which led to an expansion of democracy.
D
The party’s reforms caused strife, which cleared the way for a dictator to take control.
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Which describes the atmosphere in Mexico after its revolution?

A
The country experienced years of political instability and violence.
B
A new democracy led to years of political stability and peace.
C
The country experienced unrest and anarchy when a dictator stayed in power.
D
A new constitution established rules that created harmony and order.
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Mexico became involved in the Organization of the American States to

A
push for capitalism and business in Latin America.
B
spread democracy and a single-party state in Latin America.
C
stifle development and security in Latin America.
D
promote democracy and human rights in Latin America.
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Maquiladoras have helped Mexico increase manufacturing with

A
high labor costs.
B
low labor costs.
C
exported materials.
D
low-interest loans.
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[BLANK]

A
bracero
B
trabajo
C
visa
D
jobs

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