Geography 322 - Geography of Latin America » Spring 2019 » Quiz 3 Cycles of Economic Change

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Question #1
The Modern/Liberal Period was characterized by:  
A.   a mostly urban population
B.   the absence of foreign investment
C.   a commodity lottery which largely determined which countries fared well
D.   the rapid growth of industry in Latin America.
Question #2
The Import-Substitution Period was precipitated by: 
A.   excessive foreign investment
B.   over-reliance on exporting primary goods
C.   The Great Depression and World War II
D.   the end of colonialism
Question #3
A substantial middle class was built during the Import Substitution Industrialization (ISI) period.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #4
Which of the following contributed to the demise of ISI? 
A.   not enough workers to fill the jobs
B.   an abundance of high quality products that were too expensive for locals
C.   a continued reliance on foreign technology and investment, despite efforts to become more self-sufficient
D.   an absence of natural resources in the region
Question #5
Neoliberalism:
A.   is the complete antithesis to the Modern/Liberal period
B.   was based on the notion of improving efficiency
C.   closed off the region to foreign investment
D.   encouraged greater state involvement in the economy
Question #6
Neoliberalism was first introduced in Latin America under a military dictatorship.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #7
The Post-Neoliberal Era:
A.   can trace its origins to social unrest in Mexico during the 1990s
B.   encourages free market reforms such as privatization
C.   was instigated by growing poverty and inequality during the Neoliberal period
D.   has yet to have any meaningful impact
Question #8
Brazil's Bosa Familia:
A.   has widened inequality
B.   has not spread beyond the largest cities
C.   receives financial support from the World Bank
D.   encourages young people to work to support their families
Question #9
The USAN (Union of South American Nations):
A.   began in 2010 and has had great success
B.   is heavily criticized by leaders such as Hugo Chavez and Evo Morales
C.   encourages the creation of several trade blocs in South America
D.   has its origins in the ideas of Simon Bolivar
Question #10
It has been argued that Latin America was more integrated into the world economy at the end of the 19th century than it is today.,,
A.   False
B.   True

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