Challenges In South America Quiz

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The conflict in Argentina known as the Dirty War occurred in the
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1970s and 1980s.
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Which describes Getulio Vargas, who ruled Brazil during the Great Depression?
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He was a strong military leader who ruled as a dictator.
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Which best describes what military leaders in Argentina did to people who disagreed with their policies?
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They kidnapped them.
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Following its independence, Brazil first became a
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monarchy.
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The graph shows Brazil's gross domestic product (GDP). What happened to Brazil's GDP following the end of military rule?
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It rose a great deal.
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Following the end of military rule, Brazil created
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a new constitution.
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Which did the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo do? Check all that apply.
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- campaign for human rights - challenge government power - fight for truth and democracy
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Read the excerpt from the Brazilian Constitution of 1988. A member of the Armed Forces . . . is eligible for election to the presidency if the following conditions are met: β€’ If he has less than ten years of service, he shall have to take leave from military activities. . . . β€’ If he has more than ten years of service, he shall be discharged of military duties by his superiors . . . Which best states what the excerpt says about the constitution's effect on the military?
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vIt has protections to keep the military from taking power again.
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The first free elections in Argentina were held in
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1983
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Which explains how the end of the Dirty War affected military rule in Argentina?
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It led to free elections and the end of military rule.