tailieunhanh - 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. | Splash Screen Chapter Menu Chapter Introduction Section 1: General Trends in Latin America Section 2: Mexico, Cuba, and Central America Section 3: The Nations of South America Visual Summary Chapter Intro How can trade embargos affect a nation? The low number of modern automobiles on the streets of Cuba today is a constant reminder of the ongoing trade embargo imposed in 1960 by the United States. The embargo prohibits trade with Cuba, including vehicles and replacement parts. In this chapter you will learn about other economic, social, and political issues in Latin 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? Chapter Intro Chapter Intro Chapter Intro 1 General Trends in Latin America What was the relationship between the United States and Latin America after World War II? Chapter Intro 2 Mexico, Cuba, and Central America Why was the United States so concerned about the governments and military capabilities of its neighbors? Chapter Intro 3 The Nations of South America What kinds of problems have South American countries experienced in the twentieth century? Chapter Preview-End Section 1-Main Idea The BIG Idea Order and Stability Economic instability led some Latin American countries to move toward democracy, while the United States intervened to protect its interests. Section 1-Key Terms Content Vocabulary multinational corporations megacity magic realism Academic Vocabulary consent ongoing Section 1-Key Terms People and Places Chile Brazil Argentina Organization of American States (OAS) Gabriel García Márquez Oscar Niemeyer Bolivia Peru Colombia A B Section 1-Polling Question Would your life be significantly affected if a particular country stopped exporting its products to the United States? A. Yes B. No Section 1 Economic and Political Developments Dependence on foreign imports and investments led to serious . | Splash Screen Chapter Menu Chapter Introduction Section 1: General Trends in Latin America Section 2: Mexico, Cuba, and Central America Section 3: The Nations of South America Visual Summary Chapter Intro How can trade embargos affect a nation? The low number of modern automobiles on the streets of Cuba today is a constant reminder of the ongoing trade embargo imposed in 1960 by the United States. The embargo prohibits trade with Cuba, including vehicles and replacement parts. In this chapter you will learn about other economic, social, and political issues in Latin 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? Chapter Intro Chapter Intro Chapter Intro 1 General Trends in Latin America What was the relationship between the United States and Latin America after World War II? Chapter Intro 2 Mexico, Cuba, and Central America Why was the .