Latin America: Revolution and Reaction into the 21st

CenturyEmily Chancey and Gina

Grosso

Latin America Era 6

Vocabulary1. PRI2. United Fruit Company3. Fidel Castro4. Liberation Theology5. Sandinista Party6. Banana Republic7. Good Neighbor Policy8. Alliance for Progress9. Zapatista

Objectives1. What effect did the United States have on Latin

America during Era 6?

2. Why did Latin Americans commence Revolutionary movements during Era 6?

3. How did demographics change in Latin America?

4. How did political ideals and structures change in Latin America during Era 6?

5. How do the Latin American revolutions in Era 6 compare to those of Europe in Era 5?

6. How does religion affect Latin America during Era 6 and why is this different from that of the U.S. and European revolutions?

7. How did women’s roles change in Latin America during Era 6?

Latin American Revolution and Reform

Latin America After World War II

Mexico and the PRI

Guatemalan Reform

U.S. Intervention in Guatemala

Cuban Revolution and Fidel Castro

Military Options and Reform

New Democratic Trends

Women’s Roles

U.S. and Latin American Relations

Latin America vs. Europe