WI 11 Latin America In the 20th Century

Which of the following countries is NOT part of Latin America?

• a) Brazil
• b) Argentina
• c) Spain
• d) Mexico

What was the main cause of social and economic problems in Latin America?

• a) Too many factories
• b) Uneven distribution of wealth
• c) Natural disasters
• d) Strong military governments

Which of the following languages is NOT commonly spoken in Latin America?

• a) Spanish
• b) French
• c) Portuguese
• d) Chinese

What term is used to describe people of mixed European and Native American ancestry?

• a) Bantu
• b) Mestizos
• c) Indigenous
• d) Creoles

What happened in Latin America as cities grew in the 1900s?

• a) Poverty decreased
• b) Farming became more common
• c) People moved to rural areas
• d) Poverty increased and slums grew

What problem did many people face in crowded cities?

• a) Too much work
• b) Overcrowding and lack of jobs
• c) High-quality housing
• d) Excessive wealth

What was one of the reasons for military governments taking power in the 1960s and 1970s?

• a) To promote democratic reforms
• b) To stop poverty
• c) To maintain control and suppress opposition
• d) To build strong economies

What are the goals of most Latin American countries today?

• a) To increase military power
• b) To overcome poverty, build stable governments, and create modern economies
• c) To rely on colonial powers for support
• d) To return to agricultural economies

Which group led the fight against economic inequality in Latin America during the 1900s?

• a) European colonizers
• b) The African National Congress
• c) Political groups and the military
• d) The Mestizos

What change has occurred in most Latin American countries in recent years?

• a) Military governments have remained in power
• b) They have held elections to replace military governments with civilian ones
• c) They have become more isolated from the rest of the world
• d) They have banned elections