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After Cuba lost economic aid from the Soviet Union, Fidel Castro

A
turned to other communist countries for help.
B
changed the country’s system of government.
C
encouraged the United States to invest in the country.
D
allowed some economic reforms to occur.
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What type of ideology has gained popularity throughout Latin America?

A
communism
B
fascism
C
conservatism
D
liberalism
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Which best describes what occurred in Mexico following the institution of liberal reforms by Benito Juarez?

A
The government action gave rebels a reason to start a revolution.
B
The government action allowed the church to expand its reach.
C
The government action caused conflict between liberals and conservatives.
D
The government action caused conflict between Spain and Mexico.
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A
Naturalization
B
Nationalization
C
Referendum
D
Industrialization
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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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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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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.
8

Mexico’s Constitution of 1917 helped the working class by

A
forcing businesses to pay a living wage.
B
improving education in rural areas.
C
protecting the right to strike.
D
restricting employment of foreigners.
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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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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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