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Which of the following statements best describes Latin America?
It is a region of extreme inequalities
which is the largest country, considering area and population in Latin America?
Brazil
Which are the two ideologies that, according to Chasteen, have dominated American history for the past five centuries?
Liberalism and nationalism
Neoliberalism
has rarely produced equitable prosperity in the region
Traditionally, the United States has regarded Latin America as a story of failure. Why is this the case?
because of the region's mixed races and lack of work ethic
what does liberalism- "classic liberalism" mean in the case of Latin America?
it means limited government and economic laissez-faire
which of the following statements best describes the principles of liberal ideology?
it promotes equality of citizenship
nationalism
represents the idea that everyone ought to be part of a nation and the nations should rule themselves
Do all Latin American countries have a single history?
no, a single history could not possibly capture the ethnic, geographic, and social diversity of the region
Between 1940 and 1960, US historians discarded the theory of determinism to explain the "failure" of Latin America. They replaced it with a new theory. What does this new theory argue?
In order to advance to a developed state, the region needed to modernize by
dismissing all backward mentalities and traditional social structures.
What aspects of Latin American history do "blood" and "fire," which appear
in the title of the book, represent?
conquest and slavery
What three countries in Latin America comprised the "Southern Cone"?
Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay
Which three countries in Latin America are characterized by a large population of indigenous people?
Guatemala, Bolivia, and Peru
How did some indigenous groups maintain their native language and original customs in Spanish America?
Because they lived far from the Spanish settlements during the colonial period.
During the colonial period most slaves arrived to which of the following areas?
Brazil and the Caribbean
Roughly how long was the colonization period?
300 years—most Latin American countries were independent by 1825.
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How do Latin American nationalists feel about foreign influence?
They believe in resisting the influence of outside control.
In 2013, the Roman Catholic Church elected the first Latin American pope. What country is he from?
Argentina
According to Chasteen, how can Latin American history be valuable to the US?
Because it offers new ways to understand US history.
In terms of race, which of the following statements is closer to reality?
Latin America is probably the most racially diverse of world regions.
Most African slaves traveled to which of the following countries?
Brazil
Which of the following countries received a large influx of Italian immigrants?
Argentina
Chasteen argues that nationalism emerged as a great challenge to liberalism. Why is this the case?
Because liberalism promotes free trade while nationalism promotes national uniqueness.
Today, nationalists are challenging liberals in different Latin American countries. From what side of the political spectrum are these nationalists coming from?
They come from the left of the political spectrum. They believe in national uniqueness.
What is the religion that is most commonly practiced in Latin America?
Catholicism