In announcing the Monroe Doctrine, President Monroe aimed to

keep nations from establishing colonies in the W Hemisphere

Which statement about the Columbian exchange(CE)is a fact rather than an opinion?

The CE brought new foods to Europe and the Americas.

Which geographic factor most limited the growth of Latin American unity of the early 19th cen?

the region’s diverse landforms

In Latin America, the development of the social class structure was most strongly affected by

the cultural influences of the Spanish and Portuguese

Inca terrace farming and Aztec floating gardens are examples of

civilizations adapting to their region’s physical geography

Which statement would be consistent with the views of Fidel Castro?

Progress in LA can only be achieved through rev socialism

A lasting result of colonial rule in many Latin American nations has been the

control of power by wealthy landowners

In Mexico and India, the Green Revolution has been successful because it has

increased agricultural productivity

Which situation followed both the Cuban Revolution (1959) and the Nicaraguan Revolution (1979)?

A Marxist government assumed power

In many Latin American nations, a major effect of colonial rule has been the

concentration of power in a small group of landowners

Which situation resulted from the 1959 Cuban Revolution?

Cuba adopted a communistic economic and political system

Which statement best accounts for the increasing population growth rate in present-day LA?

Infant mortality rates have decreased.

In Latin America, the Maya and the Aztec civilizations were similar in that they

developed complex mathematical and calendar systems

A study of the revolutions in Latin America in the 19th century would show that

events in N America and Europe influenced Latin Americans

Throughout much of Latin America, political power has traditionally been held by

military leaders and owners of large estates

A lasting impact of the pre-Columbian civilizations of Latin America was that these cultures

influenced art and architecture of later societies

What was a major cause of the civil wars in many Central American nations in the 1970s and 80s

economic differences between social classes

A study of Mayas, Aztecs, and Incas would show that these ancient American civilizations

rivaled the accomplishments of early Middle Eastern cultures

Which conclusion about the Inca city of Macchu Picchu can be drawn from the map?

The city had a government with laws and a military force

Which statement about the encomienda system during the 16th and 17th centuries is accurate?

Aztec and Inca civilizations prospered

The main purpose of the European Union (EU) and N American Free Trade Agreement (NFTA) is to

stimulate economic growth for participating countries

Which was an economic development in Caribbean countries during early European colonial rule?

Scarcity of labor led to the importation of African slaves

WOTF was a major influence on the struggles for political independence in Latin America?

the American and French Revolutions

Which statement best describes the economy in Latin America during colonial times?

European nations practiced a mercantilistic system in LA

Which of these situations was the direct result of the other three?

Nations of Latin America won independence

Which is a major reason Cuban and Nicaraguan rev movements were attracted to communism?

Communist groups promised better living standards

Which was a major trend in Latin American politics during the 1980s?

Civilian govt. replaced military govt in many countries.

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1
Which role toward Latin America did the US assume by issuing the Monroe Doctrine in 1823?
neutral adviser
protector
colonizer
partner
2
In announcing the Monroe Doctrine, President Monroe aimed to
increase United States influence in European affairs
block Cuban expansion in Africa
protect United States interests in the Pacific Ocean
keep nations from establishing colonies in the W Hemisphere
3
Which statement about the Columbian exchange(CE)is a fact rather than an opinion?
The CE created a modern Europe.
The CE had a positive effect on the Americas
The CE benefited Europe more than it benefited the Americas.
The CE brought new foods to Europe and the Americas.
4
Which geographic factor most limited the growth of Latin American unity of the early 19th cen?
most of the region’s rivers flowed north to south
the region’s diverse landforms
the region’s lack of natural resources
the region’s location close to the equator
5
In Latin America, which situation has usually resulted when military leaders seize power
Divisions between the social classes are eliminated
Alliances are formed with Communist nations
Dictatorships are established
Democratic rule by civilian government is quickly restored
6
In Latin America, the development of the social class structure was most strongly affected by
the cultural influences of the Spanish and Portuguese
the writings of the philosophers of the Enlightenment
the success of the American Revolution
the diverse topography throughout the region
7
Inca terrace farming and Aztec floating gardens are examples of
civilizations adapting to their region’s physical geography
the importance of reilgion
economic policies that harmed Latin American civilizations
slash-and-burn farming techniques
8
Which statement would be consistent with the views of Fidel Castro?
A US military presence is the key to the defense of LA
Free-market system will improve the economies of LA nations
Progress in LA can only be achieved through rev socialism
The spread of communism is the greatest danger facing LA.
9
A lasting result of colonial rule in many Latin American nations has been the
decrease in the power of the Catholic Church
control of power by wealthy landowners
elimination of national debts
creation of industrial economics
10
In Mexico and India, the Green Revolution has been successful because it has
introduced Western culture and values
promoted democratic reform
increased agricultural productivity
established economic equality among the people
11
Which situation followed both the Cuban Revolution (1959) and the Nicaraguan Revolution (1979)?
Relations with the United States improved immediately.
Individual rights were guaranteed
A Marxist government assumed power
The role of religion was reemphasized
12
In Latin America, both Símon Bólivar and José de San Martin were leaders who
led Communist-inspired revolutions
advocated a return to traditional ways
attempted imperialistic expansion
worked for independence
13
In many Latin American nations, a major effect of colonial rule has been the
concentration of power in a small group of landowners
economic control held by the Indian population
equal distribution of wealth among social classes
minor political role of the military
14
Which situation resulted from the 1959 Cuban Revolution?
Cuba was denied admission to the United Nations
All social classes united to support the new government
The power of the RC Church in Cuba was greatly increased
Cuba adopted a communistic economic and political system
15
Which statement best accounts for the increasing population growth rate in present-day LA?
Successful birth control methods have been widely adopted.
Infant mortality rates have decreased.
Many people are moving to the urban areas
Religious institutions encourage family planning.
16
In Latin America, the Maya and the Aztec civilizations were similar in that they
developed complex mathematical and calendar systems
used military weapons superior to those of Europeans
showed little evidence of urbanization
lacked a strong central government
17
A study of the revolutions in Latin America in the 19th century would show that
religion was a major cause of the conflicts
nationalism had little influence on the outcome
Spanish-born peninsulares led most of the LA uprisings
events in N America and Europe influenced Latin Americans
18
Throughout much of Latin America, political power has traditionally been held by
military leaders and owners of large estates
poor city workers and labor union leaders
religious leaders and landless peasants
independent subsistence farmers and educated professionals
19
A lasting impact of the pre-Columbian civilizations of Latin America was that these cultures
influenced art and architecture of later societies
developed a complex system of trade with Europe
developed the first representative democracies in LA
encouraged social mobility through education
20
What was a major cause of the civil wars in many Central American nations in the 1970s and 80s
economic differences between social classes
rapid economic reform
oil production policies
end of slavery in the encomienda system
21
A study of Mayas, Aztecs, and Incas would show that these ancient American civilizations
welcomed the new technology brought by European explorers
produced few cultural achievements
rivaled the accomplishments of early Middle Eastern cultures
lived at peace with their neighbors
22
Which term best describes the political trends in Argentina, Panama, and Chile during the 1990s
democratization
isolationism
imperialism
mercantilism
23
Which situation most likely accounts for the trend shown in the graph?
increasing birth rate in Mexico
increasing strength of the United States dollar
increasing amount of money owed by Mex to foreign countries
changing oil market conditions
24
The global transfer of foods, plants, and animals during the colonization of the Americas
Middle Passage
Triangle Trade
Commercial Revolution
Columbian exchange
25
Which conclusion about the Inca city of Macchu Picchu can be drawn from the map?
Religious activities were prohibited in this city
The city had a government with laws and a military force
Community planning is not evident in this city
The city was not a place of permanent settlement.
26
Porfirio Díaz and Emiliano Zapata are all associated with the revolution in
Nicaragua
Haiti
Mexico
Bolivia
27
Which statement about the encomienda system during the 16th and 17th centuries is accurate?
Life expectancy among Native American populations increased
Aztec and Inca civilizations prospered
Many Native Americans were forced to labor on large estates.
Spanish influence declined in its colonies.
28
The main purpose of the European Union (EU) and N American Free Trade Agreement (NFTA) is to
address the problem of international political corruption
stimulate economic growth for participating countries
reduce the spread of nuclear weapons
increase educational opportunities for underdeveloped nation
29
In many LA nations, which group has most resisted social and economic changes since WW II
union leaders
poor farmers
the middle class
the military
30
Which was an economic development in Caribbean countries during early European colonial rule?
Scarcity of labor led to the importation of African slaves
Machine production generally replaced manual labor
Plantations were owned in common by two or three villages.
Employment was limited to Spanish-speaking citizens
31
WOTF was a major influence on the struggles for political independence in Latin America?
fall of the Soviet Union
poor conditions in urban centers in Latin America
the American and French Revolutions
demands by Latin American workers to own their own factories
32
Which characteristic of colonial Latin American society is best illustrated in the diagram?
cultural diffusion
social mobility
interdependance
rigid class system
33
Which statement best describes the economy in Latin America during colonial times?
European nations practiced a mercantilistic system in LA
Few Latin Americans were interested in economic development
Little direct trade existed between LA and European nations
The US greatly influenced economic decisionmaking in LA.
34
Which of these situations was the direct result of the other three?
Nations of Latin America won independence
Creoles and mestizos became discontented with Spanish rule.
Revolutions occurred in North America and France.
The Napoleonic wars weakened Spain’s power.
35
Which is a major reason Cuban and Nicaraguan rev movements were attracted to communism?
Communist leaders promised to reduce Spanish colonialism
Communist groups promised better living standards
The goal of communism was to encourage religion
Business owners were supported by Communist groups
36
Which was a major trend in Latin American politics during the 1980s?
Most countries supported United States intervention in Cuba
Civilian govt. replaced military govt in many countries.
Monarchies were returned to power throughout the region
Many countries rejected the policies of the OAS.

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