Latin America after Independence Answers

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If Haiti had more political stability, it is most likely that it would also have

A
more effective US intervention.
B
a constitutional government.
C
a stronger economy.
D
more independent territories.
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Juan Manuel de Rosas mainly kept law and order in Argentina by

A
using terror and tyranny.
B
earning respect and cooperation.
C
imposing harsh fines.
D
enlisting aid from abroad.
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In 1910, after many years of political instability, people in Mexico

A
finally elected a stable government.
B
rose up in revolution.
C
welcomed a strong dictator.
D
turned against liberal reform.
4

The term “occupation” describes what type of relationship between two countries?

A
one country controlling the economy of another
B
two countries having equal amounts of power
C
two countries being concerned about the same issues
D
one country having military control over another
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How did reforms during the 1860s affect Mexico?

A
They made Mexico much stronger.
B
They failed to empower Mexico’s Catholic Church.
C
They led to a greater divide between rich and poor.
D
They failed to make Mexico more stable.
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Many people in both Haiti and the US reacted negatively to the US intervention in Haiti. What could the US have done to avoid this reaction?

A
The US could have used less force to exert its influence.
B
The US could have tried to hurt, rather than help, Haiti.
C
The US could have assisted the violent rebel groups.
D
The US could have worked to weaken Haiti’s economy.
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The US and Europe intervened in Mexico’s politics primarily because of

A
fears that Mexico’s instability would affect their own interests.
B
concern that dictatorial rule in Mexico violated human rights laws.
C
concern that Mexican citizens would fall deeper into a cycle of poverty.
D
fears that Mexico’s military would attempt to grab foreign territory.
8

Modern-day Mexico still deals with political instability. What recent but related problem does it face?

A
foreign occupation
B
rapid population decline
C
war with nearby nations
D
drug organizations
9

After seventeen years as ruler in Argentina, what became of Juan Manuel de Rosas?

A
He was replaced by his son, who was also a dictator.
B
He died in a battle among Latin American nations.
C
He helped create a Latin American confederation.
D
He was overthrown and exiled to England.
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Which describes Haiti’s leadership in the 1850s?

A
under control by temporary presidents
B
under imperial rule
C
under control by a constitutional government
D
under military rule
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A
unstable
B
powerful
C
stable
D
unifying
12

What was the US focused on in Haiti starting in 1915? Select two options.

A
investment in infrastructure
B
education reform
C
government stabilization
D
military occupation
E
support of rebel groups
13

Which best describes the relationship between Haiti’s political instability and the natural disasters it has faced?

A
An atmosphere of political instability helps create the conditions that lead to natural disasters.
B
Natural disasters are likely to cause more violent damage to government areas on island nations such as Haiti.
C
Haiti’s imperial rulers protected the citizens over their own interests and paid little attention to protecting the government.
D
A weak government is poorly prepared to handle the demands of a crisis such as a natural disaster.
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What advantages did political stability bring to Argentina, as opposed to less stable nations in Latin America? Select three choices. increased importspopulation growthincreased exportsnew infrastructureEuropean aid

A
increased imports
B
population growth
C
increased exports
D
new infrastructure
E
European aid
15

Newly independent countries might have been best prepared to establish stable governments if they

A
had continued to accept aid and guidance from European nations.
B
had been granted a degree of self-rule when they were colonies.
C
could overthrow decades of dependence on harsh military rule.
D
could effectively support the effects of the rebel forces.
16

What is the most likely reason Mexican citizens had conflicting views of Porfirio Diaz’s rule?

A
He had a popular agenda of liberal reform, but he did not institute policies that led to lasting change.
B
He led Mexico’s military to victories, but he did not achieve greater social and economic stability.
C
He limited citizens’ freedoms, but he also increased foreign investments and improved infrastructure.
D
He made strides in reducing the economic gap, but he was a harsh and unyielding dictator.
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institute political reformprotect its territoryachieve independence from the USavoid takeover by the Catholic Church

A
institute political reform
B
protect its territory
C
achieve independence from the US
D
avoid takeover by the Catholic Church
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If Haiti had more political stability, it is most likely that it would also have

A
more effective US intervention.
B
a constitutional government.
C
a stronger economy.
D
more independent territories.
19

Newly independent nations in Latin America relied on goods and services from the US and Europe because

A
all Latin American trade was controlled by the US and Europe.
B
Latin American economies still were based on agriculture.
C
most Latin American goods and services were inferior.
D
Latin American products were more expensive to make.
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The term “caudillo” refers to a(n)

A
army.
B
constitution.
C
uprising.
D
dictator.

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