Eva Peron with Georges Bidault, and with little children later, in Paris in 1947

Evita, a former actress, was determined to solidify her influence in South America. She established a Social Aid Foundation, compelling labor, business, and government to contribute over $100 million annually. Her active role in the foundation and labor movement highlighted her ambition to not be overshadowed by her dictator husband, rapidly increasing her power and prominence.

What was Evita's primary goal in establishing the Social Aid Foundation?

• To support her husband's dictatorship

• To promote South American culture

• To secure her influence

• To rest on her laurels

How much money was contributed annually to the Social Aid Foundation?

• $50 million

• $100 million

• $75 million

• $150 million

Which groups were compelled to support the Social Aid Foundation?

• Local communities

• International organizations

• Labor, business, and government

• Only the government

What role did Evita play in the labor movement?

• A financial supporter

• A cultural ambassador

• A prominent leader

• A passive observer

How did Evita's power change over time?

• It fluctuated

• It remained the same

• It diminished

• It rapidly increased