Latin American Political History

The video explores the Cold War's impact on Latin America, focusing on US interventions in Guatemala and Chile, Mexico's land reforms and political changes, and Argentina's political landscape. It also discusses the Latin American dependency theory and its influence on economic growth.

What term is used to describe the US's influence over Latin America during the Cold War?

• Colonialism

• Neo-colonialism

• Imperialism

• Isolationism

Which country's president was overthrown in a US-backed coup in 1954?

• Brazil

• Chile

• Guatemala

• Argentina

Who was the Chilean president removed from power with CIA support in 1973?

• Augusto Pinochet

• Juan Perón

• Salvador Allende

• Lazaro Cardenas

What significant economic policy did Lazaro Cardenas implement in Mexico?

• Reduction of tariffs

• Increase in foreign investments

• Land redistribution

• Privatization of oil

Which political party dominated Mexico for much of the 20th century?

• Democratic Revolutionary Party

• Socialist Workers' Party

• National Action Party

• Institutional Revolutionary Party

What was Juan Perón's approach to foreign influence in Argentina's economy?

• Increased imports

• Reduced tariffs

• Promoted nationalization

• Encouraged foreign investments

What was the political style of Juan Perón's leadership in Argentina?

• Democratic

• Dictatorial

• Anarchic

• Monarchic

What is the main idea behind the Latin American dependency theory?

• Reducing economic dependency on developed nations

• Increasing exports to Europe

• Promoting foreign investments

• Encouraging colonialism

Who developed the Latin American dependency theory?

• Paul Prebisch

• Juan Perón

• Lazaro Cardenas

• Salvador Allende

What economic strategy was suggested by the dependency theory to reduce foreign dependency?

• Privatization of industries

• Import substitution industrialization

• Export-oriented industrialization

• Free trade agreements