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8/3/2019 Latin America Ppt

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LATIN AMERICA

Ammar Khan and Alex Nye


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LATIN AMERICA


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CENTRAL AMERICA


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WHOHAS THE POWER: CUBA

In 1898, Cuba gained Independence from Spain

This republic was in effect until 1959

The Republic of Cuba was a form of puppetgovernment for dictators such as the tyrant

Fulgencio Batista who took power in 1933 - 1944

and again in 1952 - 1959.

This form of government as corrupt, and had nofavor with the common folk. The oppression

faced by the poor was enough cause for the

Cuban Revolution in 1959. It was lead by Fidel

Castro, who received help through Che Guevara.


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THE CUBAN REVOLUTION OF 1959

Roots stemmed from past revolutionary efforts in

1868, 1898, and 1933. All attempts were futile.

In the 26th of July Movement, Fidel Castro lead a

small group of working class rebels in 1957.Though the operation failed, it sparked a major

revolution to rid the country of Cuba from

Batista.

By August of 1958, Che Guevara, Fidel Castro

and Camilo Cienfuegos lead three rebel forces to

isolate Batistas army. By December, they

achieved victory.

Fidel Castro took power.


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FIDEL CASTRO and Che Guevara

Born wealthy within Cuba, in 1926.

In 1954, Castro met Che Guevara, another young

revolutionary. Both formed the 26th of July

Movement, that would eventually bring Batistascorrupt government down in flames.

On January 1st, 1959, Fidel Castro and his army

marched on the streets ofHavana, the capital of

Cuba. This signified the ushering of a new,

socialist government. Castro promised radical

adaptations to purge Cuba of its loss and

corruption.


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CUBA ANDWORLD AFFAIRS

At first, the Untied States was sympathetic to

the Cuban Revolution. After Castro made it clear

to the U.S. and the rest of the world that he was

in fact a communist, the U.S. soon becameenemies with Castros government.

To assure some stable assistance in world affairs,

Cuba became strong allies with the Soviet Union.

In 1961, Cuban exiles, covertly supported by the

U.S. government, invaded Cuba. The Bay of Pigs

Invasion was a failed operation, but it lead to

uneasy feelings between both countries.


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CUBA ANDWORLD AFFAIRS

The acts done including the a Communist

Government, the Bay of Pigs, and alliance with

the USSR, and the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1963,

all added up for a bitter relationship between

Cuba and the United States and all its allies.

This relationship still is on a somber note. Many

of Fidel Castros actions have not been supported

by the United States.


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CURRENT STATE OF CUBA

As of today, Cuba is still struggling economically

and socially. In the late 20th century and early

21st century, an influx of Cubans have escaped

tyranny they felt with the reign of Fidel Castro

and have illegally immigrated to Florida. This

shows that Castros social policies may not be as

effective as intended, and they have in turn

forced the people of Cuba to seek a better life.


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CHE GUEVARA

Born into a wealthy middle-class family from

Argintina in 1928, Che Guevara aspired to be a

doctor and went to college in Buenos Aires to

study medicine. After a journey through

Argentina, Che witnessed for the first time the

acts of tyranny and oppression expressed by the

government.


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ARGENTINA

Juan Peron-The Argentine Dictator who was famous for his redistributionof wealth within the country. He also attempted to kill the scholar self

within his country. He ruled from 1946-1955.

Argentina was once a Spanish colony, but after the Spanish abandoned

their American colonies, many colonies rebelled and became independent.

Argentina was part of a country known as the United Provinces of the

River Plate in the early 1800s

1835 the UPRP broke up and a dictator named Manuel de Rosas came to

power

Meanwhile the first railroad in Argentina was built in 1857. It was

followed by many others. By 1900 there were over 10,000 miles of railroad

in Argentina and by 1912 over 20,000 miles. The railways made it much

easier to transport produce to the coast for export.

Meanwhile the first railroad in Argentina was built in 1857. It was

followed by many others. By 1900 there were over 10,000 miles of railroad

in Argentina and by 1912 over 20,000 miles. The railways made it much

easier to transport produce to the coast for export.


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ARGENTINA (CONT.)

In the 1920s Argentina was the 7th richest country in the world. However Argentina,

like the rest of the world, was affected by theW

all Street Crash After the economy collapsed, a number of military coups took place until Peron took

power in 1943

Soon after, in 1944 Argentina severed its ties with Germany and Japan inWWII.

Several short-lived governments followed. In 1958 Arturo Frondizi was elected

president of Argentina but the military removed him in 1962. More elections were

held in 1963 and Dr. Arturo Illia became president. The military removed him in

1966. During the late 1970s, Argentina then suffered a brutal military dictatorship during

which thousands of people 'disappeared' during a 'dirty war'. Meanwhile inflation

continued to rage and Argentina became heavily indebted. Argentina then suffered a

brutal military dictatorship during which thousands of people disappeared.

In the early 1980s, despite the repression protests spread across Argentina. To try

and divert people's minds from their problems the Argentinean army invaded the

Falkland Islands on 2 April 1982. However the war turned into a disaster when theBritish dominated the war.

Argentina has been in recession and depression since the war, but continued

exporting many goods


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CULTURE AND RELIGION

Most of South America follows strict Catholictraditions that were put in place throughout the

many years of colonization by the Spanish.

Some areas still use traditional religions and

beliefs, but the Church is highly dominant

Brazil is going to be hosting the 2016 Olympics

and is believed to be one of the most culturally

diverse cities in South America


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BRAZIL

In 1807 a momentous event happened. At the end of the year Napoleon

invaded Portugal. In 1808 the king and his court fled to Brazil and Rio deJaneiro became the capital of the Portuguese Empire. Its population grew

rapidly.

Then in 1820 the king returned to Portugal. He left his son Dom Pedro as

regent in Brazil.

On 7 September 1822 he broke with Portugal and declared Brazil

independent. Portugal finally recognized Brazilian independence in 1825. Dom Pedro proved incompetent and gave power to his son.

From 1830 to 1964 coffee was Brazil's main export. In the 1870s and

1880s a network of railways was built across Brazil, which made it easier

to transport coffee to the ports for export.

Finally in 1889 the army overthrew the monarchy and Brazil became a

republic. Brazil continued to be prosperous in the early 20th century but after 1929

the world was gripped by depression. Demand for Brazilian coffee

collapsed. The government tried to help plantation owners by buying the

coffee they could not sell. However popular discontent led to a revolution.

After months of violence the army intervened and installed Getulio

Vargas as president.


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BRAZIL (CONT.)

Brazil continued to be prosperous in the early 20th century but after 1929the world was gripped by depression.

Demand for Brazilian coffee collapsed. The government tried to help

plantation owners by buying the coffee they could not sell.

After months of violence the army intervened and installed Getulio

Vargas as president.

However in the early 1960s Brazil was facing worsening economicproblems and in 1964 the army staged a coup.

Then in the early 1980s the army ended censorship in Brazil and allowed

political parties to form.

They decided that the next president of Brazil, who was scheduled to take

power in 1985 would not be directly elected by the people.

Forms an electoral college Today Brazil is the powerhouse of South America

Brazil still produces a great deal of coffee and sugar

Brazil also produces vast amounts of beef.

Brazil is hosting the 2016 Summer Olympics over Chicago

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