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Many newly independent Latin American countries went to war with each other. Which factors led to disputes? Select three choices.

natural resources

colonization

land

forms of government

religious differences

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

He was replaced by his son, who was also a dictator.

He died in a battle among Latin American nations.

He helped create a Latin American confederation.

He was overthrown and exiled to England.

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

He had a popular agenda of liberal reform, but he did not institute policies that led to lasting change.

He led Mexico’s military to victories, but he did not achieve greater social and economic stability.

He limited citizens’ freedoms, but he also increased foreign investments and improved infrastructure.

He made strides in reducing the economic gap, but he was a harsh and unyielding dictator.

The term “caudillo” refers to a(n)

army.

constitution.

uprising.

dictator.

What advantages did political stability bring to Argentina, as opposed to less stable nations in Latin America? Select three choices.

increased imports

population growth

increased exports

new infrastructure

European aid

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

An atmosphere of political instability helps create the conditions that lead to natural disasters.

Natural disasters are likely to cause more violent damage to government areas on island nations such as Haiti.

Haiti’s imperial rulers protected the citizens over their own interests and paid little attention to protecting the government.

A weak government is poorly prepared to handle the demands of a crisis such as a natural disaster.

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