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

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

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