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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.
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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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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.
4

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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A
Naturalization
B
Nationalization
C
Referendum
D
Industrialization
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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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Mexico experienced a series of liberal reforms in the 1860s instituted by

A
Santa Anna.
B
Benito Juarez.
C
Porfirio Diaz.
D
Lázaro Cárdenas.
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The main reason Cárdenas nationalized Mexico’s oil industry was to

A
curtail foreign investment in this key resource.
B
end corruption within private oil businesses.
C
enable the country to get direct benefit from its vast supplies.
D
better protect the environment and land in the country.
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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.
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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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