6th Grade Topic 4 Section 4 Review

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government in which a small group of people rule (4)

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oligarchy

Answer explanation

#20 oligarchy - government in which a small group of people rule

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someone who wanted to end slavery

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abolitionist

Answer explanation

#21 abolitionist - someone who wanted to end slavery

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sudden violent overthrow of a government, often by force (4)

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coup

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#22 coup - sudden violent overthrow of a government, often by force

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What does nationalize mean?

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government taking ownership of a company or industry

Answer explanation

#23 nationalize - government taking ownership of a company or industry

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What does revenue mean?

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income

Answer explanation

#24 revenue - income

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What is Simón Bolívar best known for?

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leading the fight for independence from Spain in South America.

Answer explanation

#65 Who was Simón Bolívar? - leading the fight for independence from Spain in South America.

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What did Simón Bolívar believe about democratic governments and holding elections?

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Democratic governments must choose new leaders frequently to keep power in the hands of the people.

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After independence, who controlled most South American countries?

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wealthy landowners

Answer explanation

#64 Who controlled most South American countries after independence? - South American countries were dominated by wealthy landowners.

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Why did military leaders overthrow the governments of Chile and Argentina in the 1970s?

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They feared their governments were moving toward communism.

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#66 Reason for military takeovers in Chile & Argentina in the 1970s - They feared their governments were moving toward communism

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What was a negative aspect of Brazil’s government in the second half of the 1900s?

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economic progress came at the expense of democracy.

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#62 What type of government did Brazil have in the 2nd half of the 1900s? - Dictatorships