1.What role did the military play in shaping the economy of Brazil?

The military was very impactful in shaping the economy of Brazil. They defined
economic growth, the generals also fostered investments from foreign nations.
Lastly they began development projects that took place in the amazon jungle, this
helped the economy increase greatly due to people wanting to see the
achievements.
2. What were some of the positive benefits of one-party rule in Mexico?
The one party in Mexico did not rule as military dictators, but instead a ruling
party. The ruling party dominated Mexico and benefited the nation in many ways.
For example, tried to make a better life for peasants along with workers, also land
reforms were carried and rights were premoted. This caused the Mexican oil
industry to become nationalized later kicking out foreign oil companies and made a
state run oil industry.
3. What effect did the Falklands war have on the military government in
Argentina?
When Argentina was defeated the general was humiliated and stepped down. Him
stepping down caused an election and Rual Alfosin was elected as the president for
the first free election in a long time.
4. Review the chart of Population Living in Poverty?
[a] In which three countries of La tin America is the percentage of people living in poverty the
lowest? Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay is the lowest percentage.
[b] In which three countries is the poverty rate highest?
Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia is the highest percentage.
5. After reading this excerpt, in your opinion, has the military dictatorships in L.A.
nations been bad or good for the nations growth? Explain your answer in
two paragraphs.
In my opinion I believe that the military dictatorships in L.A nations have been all
together, bad. This is because it was showed in every way that when the time came
that they were under a democratic government, they would have nothing but good
reforms and everything would run smoothly. However, when the nations are under a

military government wars broke out and the reforms were not met to what
they needed. I understand that in Brazil they were run under a military
government and things ran smoothly and even bettered their economy! However, in
the end every nation is different and different things will help and hurt different
nations. In conclusion, in my opinion I think that it depends on the way the citizens of their
nations want to be treated by government. If the citizens are fine with the way
things are going then, that is their right to government. However, military
government is not a good aspect for a nation who needs to grow. While reading,
define/explain each term or name below and write a sentence regarding its
significance to the topic:
a. Brazilia- The new capital city in the countries interior.
b. Land reform- Breaking up large estates and distributing the land to peasants.
c. Standard of living- Material of comfort, which is judged by the amount of goods people
have.
d. Recession- Slow down in the economy .
e. PRI- Institutional Revolutionary Party, main force for political stability in
Mexico
f. NAFTA- North America free trade agreements which removed trade barriers
between Mexico, the US, and Canada.
g. Nationalization of an industry- To bring under the ownership of industry.
h. Welfare state- Created by the Perons which offered social programs with broad
popular appeal but little freedom.