Contemporary Mexico before 2000

In late-1994, this president was tasked to recover the Mexican economy.

• Bill Clinton

• Ernesto Zedillo

• Carlos Salinas de Gortari

Answer explanation

In late-1994, President Ernesto Zedillo and his government was tasked to recover Mexico's economy after his government devalued the Mexican peso, given the name, the 1994 Mexican Peso Crisis.

The administration of Miguel de la Madrid was criticized for the response of this situation.

• Tlatelolco Massacre

• Mexico City Earthquake

• The "Dirty War"

• None of the above

Answer explanation

In 1985, the administration of Miguel de la Madrid was criticized for the lackluster response and ensuing drama of the Mexico City Earthquake with related issues as delivering aid to affected people.

Which president of Mexico was in office during the 1968 Tlatelolco Massacre?

• Gustavo Díaz Ordaz

• Luis Echeverría

• José López Portillo

• Miguel de la Madrid

Answer explanation

Yeah. Gustavo Diaz Ordaz did oversaw and ordered the massacre among these student protesters... dear god... I cannot hide my contempt for this...

The administration of this president is when the ideals brought upon the Mexican Revolution died.

• Manuel Avila Camacho

• Miguel Aleman

• Gustavo Diaz Ordaz

Answer explanation

Depending on the interpretation, one of these presidents are the ones that dial back revolutionary policies, had their administration(s) entrenched in corruption, and/or instigated violence and suppression towards people who dissented their policies and actions. Basically it's a free point.

Determine the major elements of Mexico's "Dirty War."

• Involves the supression of dissent

• Everyone gets dirty

• Conceals corruption and foul play of governments under the PRI (especially in the 70s)

• Mass disappearances

• Sizable reforms in protecting interests of the public