Lecture Glencoe world history - Chapter 29: Latin America (1945-Present)

Economic crises after World War II brought military rule in some Latin American countries and revolution in others. Democracy did not take hold in most of Latin America until the late twentieth century. This chapter presents the following content: General trends in Latin America; Mexico, Cuba, and central America; the nations of South America.
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Lecture Glencoe world history - Chapter 29: Latin America (1945-Present)Chapter IntroductionSection 1: General Trends in Latin AmericaSection 2: Mexico, Cuba, and Central AmericaSection 3: The Nations of South AmericaVisual SummaryHow can trade embargosaffect a nation?The low number of modern automobileson the streets of Cuba today is a constantreminder of the ongoing trade embargoimposed in 1960 by the United States.The embargo prohibits trade with Cuba,including vehicles and replacement parts.In this chapter you will learn about othereconomic, social, and political issues inLatin America.• If the trade embargo were lifted, how might the United States and Cuba benefit?• If the United States could not trade with other nations, what products would you have to do without?General Trends in LatinAmericaWhat was the relationshipbetween the United Statesand Latin America afterWorld War II?Mexico, Cuba, andCentral AmericaWhy was the United Statesso concerned about thegovernments and militarycapabilities of itsneighbors?The Nations of SouthAmericaWhat kinds of problemshave South Americancountries experienced inthe twentieth century?The BIG IdeaOrder and Stability Economic instability led someLatin American countries to move toward democracy,while the United States intervened to protect itsinterests.Content Vocabulary• multinational corporations• megacity• magic realismAcademic Vocabulary• consent• ongoingPeople and Places• Chile • Bolivia• Brazil • Peru• Argentina • Colombia• Organization of American States (OAS)• Gabriel García Márquez• Oscar NiemeyerWould your life be significantly affected if aparticular country stopped exporting itsproducts to the United States?A. YesB. No A. A B. B 0% 0%Economic and Political Developments Dependence on foreign imports and investments led to serious economic and political problems in Latin America.Economic and Political Developments (cont.)• Latin American nations depended heavily on the United States, Europe, and Japan, especially for the advanced technology needed for modern industries.• Brutal military regimes in Chile, Brazil, and Argentina did away with political parties and returned to export-import economies financed by foreigners. Main Latin America Exports in the 1990sEconomic and Political Developments (cont.)• Multinational corporations were encouraged to come to Latin America.• In the 1970s Latin American nations had enormous debts that destroyed their economies. Wages fell and unemployment and inflation increased dramatically.• By the 1980s, many Latin American nations turned to democracy to combat the debt crisis.How would you characterize thegovernment leaders of most LatinAmerican countries prior to 1980?A. Monarchs or kingsB. Military leaders or dictators A. AC. Democratically-elected presidents B. BD. Prime ministers supported 0% C. 0% C0% 0% by a legislative body D. DLatin American Society Economic and population problems have been critical to shaping modern Latin America.Latin American Society (cont.)• Latin America’s economic problems have worsened with a population that has tripled between the years of 1950 and 2000.• The population of Mexico City has grown to over 19 million, qualifying it as a megacity.• A negative effect of the rapid population growth in cities has been the formation of slums and shantytowns. Major Developments in Latin America since 1945Latin American Society (cont.)• The international drug trade has increased crime and corruption, especially in Bolivia, Peru, and Colombia.• There is a large gap between the rich and the poor in Latin America.• Women’s roles have changed as more women have entered the workforce.