Latin History Exam (2 essay questions)

Posted: July 31st, 2013

Please answer TWO of the following essay questions (50 points each).  It will be evaluated according to the attached rubric. Please support your answer with facts.

1. What was the reaction by Latin American governments to the threat of Cuban revolution? What was role the United States played in shaping the reaction of Latin American governments towards this threat?

2. Explain the impact of the political, economic and social policies of the neoliberal era in Latin America.

3. The nationalist in Latin America between 1910 and the 1950s, who at times were called Populists, embarked on period of political, cultural and economic reconstruction of their nations. You are to define what populist/nationalist was in the Latin American context? How did these leaders attempted to achieve their goals? What were the political, economic and social policies of these leaders? Use examples to answer your question

4. From the 1820s to the 1870s, Latin American nations struggle to establish a measure of political stability and embarked on a sustained period of economic growth  Please explain:
1. what kind(s) of political system emerged during this period?

2.  how the Latin American economy function at this time?