2.1 Comparing Governments

The road towards independence is believed to the ended colonial rule in South America.

• True

• False

Argentina experienced a period of prosperity by the mid-1850s.

• True

• False

What is another word to describe an economically strong country?

Another term used to describe a takeover of the government is called?

What type of leader was Pinochet described to be? (one word)

Check all that apply.

What is true about Argentina?

• Colonel Peron was president of the country.

• Argentina elected its first Quechua president.

• Its economy is one of the strongest in South America.

• It gained independence in 1816.

Check all that apply.

What is NOT true about Peru?

• The wealthy has been favored the most by its leaders.

• It gained independence in 1821.

• Political stability has made it difficult to make economic and social progress.

• None of the above.

Who was the Chilean president that ruled like a dictator for almost 20 years?

• Salvador Allende

• Augusto Pinochet

• Alejandro Toledo

• Micelle Bachelet Jeria

By what year did was Chile able to return to a Democratic government after its ruthless dictator?

The name of the president that had their father killed by Pinochet and was in prison along with her mother is?