W.72: 20th Century Latin America: Ideological Conflicts

What was the main ideological conflict in Latin America during the 20th century?

• Capitalism vs. Communism

• Democracy vs. Monarchy

• Liberalism vs. Conservatism

• Socialism vs. Fascism

Which country experienced a notorious military dictatorship known as the National Reorganization Process?

• Brazil

• Chile

• Argentina

• Mexico

Who became the de facto leader of Argentina during the initial phase of its military dictatorship?

• General Jorge Rafael Videla

• Augusto Pinochet

• Fidel Castro

• Hugo Chavez

What was the 'Dirty War' in Argentina characterized by?

• Democratic elections

• Economic prosperity

• Peaceful protests

• State-sponsored terrorism

Which guerrilla group in Colombia sought to establish a communist state based on Marxist principles?

• Taliban

• IRA

• FARC

• ISIS

What led to the Cuban revolution?

• The desire for independence from Spain

• Natural disasters and economic sanctions

• Economic inequalities and the overthrow of Batista

• A military coup supported by the United States

Who was a key figure in the Cuban revolution alongside Fidel Castro?

• Nelson Mandela

• Mikhail Gorbachev

• Simon Bolivar

• Che Guevara

What was the main goal of the Sandinista National Liberation Front in Nicaragua?

• To promote free trade agreements

• To overthrow the Somoza dictatorship

• To reduce foreign aid

• To establish a capitalist society

Which event marked a significant step forward in the peace process in Colombia?

• The disbandment of paramilitary groups in 2005

• The establishment of a new constitution in 1991

• The election of a new president in 2018

• The 2016 peace agreement with the FARC

What was a major consequence of the Cuban revolution?

• Cuba adopted a strict capitalist economy

• Cuba became a close ally of the United States

• Cuba became a leading exporter of oil

• Cuba aligned with the Soviet Union, intensifying Cold War tensions