Populist Leaders in Argentina and Brazil

What conditions in Argentina and Brazil led to the rise of populist leaders?

• Economic instability and social inequality

• Political corruption and foreign intervention

• Natural disasters and agricultural decline

• Military coups and authoritarian rule

How did Juan Domingo Perón rise to power in Argentina?

• Through a military coup

• By winning a popular election

• By overthrowing the oligarchy

• With the support of foreign powers

What was one of the key ideologies of Perón's government in Argentina?

• Communism

• Fascism

• Nationalism

• Capitalism

What social policies did Perón implement in Argentina?

• Minimum wage laws and social security benefits

• Privatization of industries and deregulation

• Restrictions on labor unions and workers' rights

• Censorship of the press and suppression of dissent

What economic policies did Vargas implement in Brazil?

• Promotion of agricultural exports and free trade

• Nationalization of industries and state control

• Deregulation and privatization of the economy

• Investment in infrastructure and heavy industry

What was the ideology of Vargas' Estado Novo in Brazil?

• Socialism

• Capitalism

• Fascism

• Nationalism

What social policies did Vargas implement in Brazil?

• Minimum wage laws and labor rights

• Restrictions on unions and workers' rights

• Privatization of social services and education

• Censorship of the press and suppression of dissent

What were some of the challenges faced by Perón and Vargas during their leadership?

• Economic instability and inflation

• Foreign intervention and military coups

• Political corruption and social inequality

• Natural disasters and agricultural decline

How did Perón's and Vargas' leadership impact their respective countries?

• Improved living conditions and social equality

• Increased political stability and economic growth

• Worsened economic conditions and political repression

• Greater international influence and diplomatic success

What were some of the similarities between Perón and Vargas as populist leaders?

• Both implemented socialist economic policies

• Both relied on military support to maintain power

• Both promoted nationalism and social justice

• Both were overthrown in military coups