LAH 3.3 C/E of Military Dictatorships in L.A. MSA

Which of the following was a major cause of military dictatorships in Latin America? (3.3)

• Strong democratic traditions

• Political stability

• Political instability

• High economic growth

How did the Cold War influence military dictatorships in Latin America? (3.3)

• The Soviet Union installed military leaders in Latin America

• The United States supported military regimes to prevent communism

• Military dictatorships emerged independently of global conflicts

• The Cold War had no impact on Latin American governments

Which of the following was an economic consequence of military rule? (3.3)

• Reduction of national debt

• Increased wealth equality

• Short-term economic improvements but long-term debt

• Immediate and lasting economic prosperity

Why did many people initially support military takeovers? (3.3)

• They believed the military would bring stability

• They wanted to weaken government control

• They preferred foreign intervention

• They sought greater media freedoms

What is a key example of human rights violations under military dictatorships? (3.3)

• Expansion of free education

• Increased job opportunities

• Enforced disappearances and torture

• Strengthened trade unions

How did military dictatorships typically impact freedom of speech? (3.3)

• They promoted open political discussions

• They allowed greater press freedom

• They imposed censorship and repression

• They encouraged independent journalism

Military dictatorships in Latin America were often justified by the need to restore ______. (3.3)

• Economic prosperity

• Social equality

• Order and stability

• International relations

One of the economic consequences of military rule was ______. (3.3)

• Long-term economic prosperity

• Short-term improvements with long-term debt

• Increased national wealth

• Reduction of foreign debt

What led to the return of democracy in most Latin American countries by the 1980s and 1990s? (3.3)

• The strengthening of military rule

• Civilian protests and international pressure

• Economic prosperity under military governments

• Increased support for military control

What is one lasting impact of military dictatorships in Latin America? (3.3)

• Strengthened democratic institutions

• The elimination of economic struggles

• Ongoing investigations into human rights abuses

• The permanent return of military rule