El Salvador's Social and Political Issues

What was a result of the social inequality in El Salvador?

• A cycle of poverty

• Economic prosperity

• Technological innovation

• Political stability

What was a major social issue in El Salvador during the mid-20th century?

• Extreme social inequality

• Technological advancement

• Environmental pollution

• Rapid urbanization

Who controlled most of the land and wealth in El Salvador during the mid-20th century?

• The Fourteen Families

• The working class

• The government

• Foreign investors

What was a common issue faced by poor Salvadorans in rural areas?

• High wages

• Access to education

• Low wages

• Political power

What did many Salvadoran children have to do instead of attending school?

• Work

• Travel

• Play sports

• Study abroad

What did community organizers and young people push for in El Salvador?

• Land redistribution

• Increased taxes

• Military expansion

• Technological development

What was a major economic activity in El Salvador?

• Agriculture

• Mining

• Manufacturing

• Tourism

What were large-scale farms in El Salvador known as?

• Haciendas or fincas

• Plantations

• Ranches

• Estates

What was a major cause of frustration among Salvadorans regarding land reform?

• Slow and unfair reforms

• Rapid changes

• Technological advancements

• Cultural shifts

What type of government controlled El Salvador for much of the 20th century?

• Military governments

• Democratic governments

• Monarchies

• Theocracies