Lesson 7- Challenges in South America Answers

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What is the best description of Argentina’s Dirty War that lasted from 1976 to 1983?

A
a long and intense war between Argentina and armed rebel groups in Chile
B
a war that was “dirty” because it was fought using chemical weapons
C
a military coup that placed a populist dictator as the head of government
D
a period of repression and human rights abuses committed by military rulers
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This photo was taken in 2005. It shows some of the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo meeting with the president of Argentina.

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The women are wearing white headscarves because white is a symbol of .:peace
They are holding pictures of their children because their children .:disappeared during the Dirty War
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applied for government jobs✔ disappeared during the Dirty Warhelped the military junta during the Dirty War

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applied for government jobs
B
✔ disappeared during the Dirty War
C
helped the military junta during the Dirty War
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In the context of this quote, who is “the enemy”?

A
the Argentinian people
B
the young people
C
the military junta in Argentina
D
the United States government
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What is the best summary of this quote?

A
We are fighting a revolution with our weapons, our questions, and our freedom.
B
To fight for liberation, we should use every technique, including warfare.
C
Questioning the government can be as much of a revolutionary act as armed rebellion.
D
To transform a system, our children must be brought back alive.
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According to the passage, what did Maria learn?

A
to fight as a revolutionary in an army
B
to work to ensure women are in charge
C
to speak out against injustice without fear
D
to act as an accomplice to male authority
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How did the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo help to establish democracy in Argentina?

A
They led an armed revolt of citizens that overthrew the military junta in Argentina.
B
They held an election that determined whether the military junta could continue in power.
C
They criticized the military junta in Argentina until it was forced to hold free elections.
D
They wrote a new constitution for Argentina that included strong democratic protections.
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This photo was taken in 2005. It shows some of the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo meeting with the president of Argentina.

Answers:
The women are wearing white headscarves because white is a symbol of .:peace
They are holding pictures of their children because their children .:disappeared during the Dirty War

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