Comparing Governments in South America

Comparing Governments in South America

​Argentina

​-Dictators ruled after independence in 1816.

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​-In 1850s they adopted a new constitution and entered a prosperous period.

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​-In 1930 there was a Military coup

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Juan Domingo Peron

​-In 1943 another coup occurred, and Colonel Juan Domingo Peron was elected president in 1946.

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​-Raised wages, established social and economic programs.

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​-Corruption weakened power and he was overthrown in the 1950s.

​Argentina Today

​-Since the 1980s they have had democratically elected Presidents.

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​-Before COVID they had a stable government with one of the strongest economies in South America.

Multiple Choice

What is the term when there is a takeover of the government?

• democracy

• election

• social reforms

• coup

​Peru

​-Gained independence in 1821

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​-Shifted between military rule and democratically elected presidents

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​-Wealthy landowners have been favored.

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​-Lots of political instability

​Peru Today

​-In 2001 the first Quechua president was elected. (Alejandro Toledo)

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​-This election showed that Peru's government could represent all of its citizens.

Multiple Choice

Peru's government has been stable since its independence in 1821.

• True

• False

​Chile

​-Declared independence in 1818.

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​-Mostly a representative democracy.

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​-In 1973, General Augusto Pinochet helped overthrow the government and took over as a ruthless dictator until 1990.

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​-Returned to democratic rule in 1990

​Chile Today

​-In 2006, the first female president was elected, Michelle Bachelet Jeria.

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​-Had been imprisoned during Pinochet's rule because she opposed his ideas.

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​-She helped ease poverty, expanded social reforms, and created new employment opportunities.

Multiple Choice

How long did Pinochet rule as dictator in Chile?

• 50 years

• 17 years

• 8 years

• 33 years