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Latin American History: Revolutions and Dictatorships

Mexican Revolution, Peron, Cuba, Chile, Argentina's dirty war, and US intervention.

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40 basic cards for College Latin American History. Set 4 of 4 in Latin American History. It opens with "Who was the Mexican president whose reelection in 1910 triggered the Mexican" and "What was the Plan de San Luis Potosí?". Study it alongside the other College sets below.

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Who was the Mexican president whose reelection in 1910 triggered the Mexican Revolution?
Show answerPorfirio Díaz
What was the Plan de San Luis Potosí?
Show answerAn 1910 proclamation by Francisco Madero calling for the overthrow of Díaz
Which revolutionary leader demanded 'Tierra y Libertad' (Land and Liberty)?
Show answerEmilio Zapata
What state was the center of Emilio Zapata's revolutionary movement?
Show answerMorelos
What was Pancho Villa's primary military role during the Mexican Revolution?
Show answerCommander of the Northern Division (División del Norte)
What major constitutional document emerged from the Mexican Revolution?
Show answerThe Constitution of 1917
In what year did the Mexican Revolution officially end?
Show answer1920
Which post-revolutionary Mexican president pursued major land reform and nationalization?
Show answerLázaro Cárdenas
In what year did Juan Perón first take power in Argentina?
Show answer1946
What was Peronism?
Show answerA populist political movement combining nationalism, social welfare for workers, and strong state intervention in the economy
What military event removed Juan Perón from power in 1955?
Show answerA military coup called the Revolución Libertadora
Who were the 'descamisados' in Peronist Argentina?
Show answerThe 'shirtless ones,' working-class supporters who formed the core of Perón's political base
Why did Perón nationalize Argentina's railroads?
Show answerTo reduce British economic influence and increase state control of the economy
What was the historical significance of October 17, 1945, in Argentina?
Show answerMassive worker demonstrations that secured Perón's release from military detention and established him as a major political force
Who led the Cuban Revolution that overthrew Fulgencio Batista?
Show answerFidel Castro

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