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Which best describes the difference between socialism and communism?

A
The government controls people’s lives under communism, while it provides certain services for citizens under socialism.
B
The government controls a country’s means of production under communism, while it controls a nation’s economy under socialism.
C
The government is considered totalitarian under socialism, while it is best known for its state ownership practices under communism.
D
The government includes a single political party under socialism, while multiple political parties are in charge under communism.
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Porfirio Diaz and Santa Anna each led Mexico after independence as

A
kings.
B
presidents.
C
oligarchs.
D
dictators.
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Many Latin American countries in the twentieth century turned to

A
democracy and autocracy.
B
monarchy and self-government.
C
communism and socialism.
D
fascism and despotism.
4

What type of ideology has gained popularity throughout Latin America?

A
communism
B
fascism
C
conservatism
D
liberalism
5

Which best describes how Mexican leaders sought to protect democratic rule after the country’s revolution?

A
They restricted foreign investment.
B
They provided free education.
C
They passed worker protection laws.
D
They approved a new constitution.
6

Which best explains how Hugo Chavez damaged democracy in Venezuela?

A
He increased authoritarianism in government.
B
He transferred ownership of industries to government.
C
He joined with like-minded leaders in Latin America.
D
He convinced voters to put an end to term limits.
7

The Venezuelan people gave Hugo Chavez a referendum to rewrite their constitution and implement

A
a democracy.
B
socialism.
C
communism.
D
a dictatorship.
8

Which actions did Fidel Castro take in Cuba after creating a communist system in 1959? Select four options.

A
He banned free health care for all citizens.
B
He repressed the civil liberties of all citizens.
C
He turned to capitalism to grow the economy.
D
He nationalized the Cuban economy.
E
He banned all travel to and from the country.
F
He forbade the selling of private property.
G
He prohibited free press in the country.
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Many Latin American countries in the twentieth century turned to

A
democracy and autocracy.
B
monarchy and self-government.
C
communism and socialism.
D
fascism and despotism.
10

After being elected president of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez

A
sought to introduce capitalism similar to the United States.
B
strengthened ties with democracies like the United States.
C
strengthened ties with communist countries like Cuba.
D
sought to introduce communism similar to Cuba.
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Porfirio Diaz and Santa Anna each led Mexico after independence as

A
kings.
B
presidents.
C
oligarchs.
D
dictators.
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Mexican dictator Porfirio Diaz inspired a revolution in 1910 by using his power to

A
limit democracy and freedoms.
B
limit the church and the wealthy.
C
expand democracy and freedoms.
D
expand liberal reforms and rights.
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Which best describes the successes and challenges of modern-day Mexico?

A
It has experienced economic growth and a growing middle class, but poverty continues to linger and government corruption remains.
B
It has eradicated government corruption and poverty, but economic growth has been stagnant and the middle class remains small.
C
It has expanded the economy and increased global trade, but the middle class remains small and an individual’s rights have diminished.
D
It has dealt with high level government corruption and drug cartel violence, but an individual’s rights and the middle class have decreased.

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