Lesson 3: South America's Political Landscape

Lesson 3: South America's Political Landscape

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Wilda Menzie

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Coup d' etat

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A. Seizure of government power

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Constitution

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D. Established new governments in South America following the independence movements

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DINA

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E. A form of political rule in Chile until the 1990's

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The United States views Chavez as a threat because

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Despite the country's wealth from oil, many Venezuelans

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Are suffering from chronic poverty and widespread unemployment

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Hugo Chavez was reelected as president in 1998 to lead the country of

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Venezuela

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What statement below best explains the reason for the deteriorating political relationship between the U.S. and Latin American countries?

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The U.S. has shown resentment toward many countries because of their dissatisfaction with democratic principles.

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This person served as a well-known dictator and commander of Chile's army and ruled the country from 1973 to 1990

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Gen. Augusto Pinochet Ugarte