Throughout the Cold War the United States considered the installation in Latin America of radical regimes-socialist‚ Marxist-Leninist‚ or "leftist" in any way- to be utterly intolerable. Any such development would represent an advance for the communist cause and a vital loss for the West. Acceptance of this outcome could weaken the credibility of the United States as the leader of the west and as a rival for the USSR. In the eyes of Cold Warriors‚ the consolidation of any left-wing regime in the
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If the victors truly write history‚ then E Bradford Burns’ The Poverty of Progress: Latin America in the Nineteenth Century seeks to give voice to those who lost. Burns highlights the price of progress‚ namely increased reliance on Europe and a declining quality of life for the masses. Furthermore‚ he questions the traditional metrics of progress‚ suggesting that the oft-praised modernization and growth of the era hindered potential development. Burns’ brief preface states an ambitious goal: to
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Latin America: Where Independence does not come Easy The revolution that took place during the late 18th and 19th century was the Latin America Wars of Independence. These wars led to the creation of many different independent nations in Latin America. Even though they gained independence there was a lot of issues trying to establish who would gain power. This caused a number of obstacles to achieving political stability and economic development. Many leaders from the independence movement had ideas
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Latin America An Overview of Economy‚ Business and Challenges Introduction Latin America suffered during the years of 1980-1990 with political instability and low growth rates. Nowadays the situation is different‚ the region is improving towards economic stability and grater democracy‚ however the reforms performed during the last decade are still incomplete. High rates of poverty and bad income distribution remain as the main problems of the region. The last few years has shown that Latin
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Populist People Influencing Latin America (Argentina‚ Venezuela‚ and Peru) Latin American Politics POLS 335 Nathan Bacon Latin America is at a crucial turning point when talking about political influences and movements in some of regions countries. There have been many leaders that have influenced countries like Venezuela‚ Argentina‚ and Peru. There are not only important figures that are apart of or have influenced important populist and revolutionary movements but there
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In colonial Latin America‚ one aspect of life that was constantly under attack and had to be guarded at all costs was the ideal of one’s Honour. Women in colonial Latin America had to especially be on their guard to protect their honour‚ as an unanswered attack to their honour could ruin a family’s honour. But if a woman’s honour was attacked there were ways for her to protect it. The honour women possessed at the time was said to be not as important as the honour of a man‚ but it is‚ in fact‚ more
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“ I am not interested in money. I just want to be wonderful” Marilyn Monroe was born Norma Jeane Baker on June 1‚ 1926. Her mother’s name was Gladys Baker Mortensen. Baker being the name of her other two children and Mortensen the name of her last husband who disappeared just months after their marriage in 1924. Although Edward Mortensen was Gladys’ husband at the time of Norma’s birth‚ he was not her father. No one knows for sure who her father was‚ but it was believed that it was Gladys’
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The Reagan Doctrine Stephen Holifield Dr. Mickey Crews HIS 1112 July 8‚ 2012 As Ronald Reagan came into office‚ he was considered apprehensive of the Soviet Union. Throughout his presidency‚ he remained centered on the perceived threat to the safety and security of the United States from the Soviet Union and its Communist system. President Reagan rejected how most leaders in Washington perceived the cold war and how it should be handled. First
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In the 19th and 20th century‚ Latin America went through a huge period of progress when it came to gender norms and patriarchy. Prior to this time‚ the majority of households in Latin America had a very defined patriarchy‚ with men as protectors and providers. Women who could afford to stay at home usually did ‚ caring for children and tending to the home. However‚ into the 20th century‚ we start to see more women not only getting educations‚ but also seeing the importance of education for their
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Civilian vs. Military rule in Latin America In any study regarding the relationship between military and civilian rule In Latin America‚ it is important to have an understanding of the extensive role that the military has played in the region. The almost inseparable link between the civilian political system and military authority is key to gaining an insight into the challenges of attempting to consolidate rising democratic trends in a post-transition environment‚ from military to civilian rule
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