Question 1

What factors led to the rapid economic growth of the Golden Age?

Accepted Answer

The "Golden Age" of economic growth refe

Question 2

Trade in Latin America was distorted by:

Accepted Answer

A)  mitas. 
B)  latifundia. 
C)  mercantilism. 
D)  low transportation costs. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  mitas. 
B)  latifundia. 
C)  mercantilism. 
D)  low transportation costs. 
E)  none of the above

Question 3

Fazendas are associated with which country?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mexico 
B)  Peru 
C)  Paraguay 
D)  Chile 
E)  Brazil 
A)  Mexico 
B)  Peru 
C)  Paraguay 
D)  Chile 
E)  Brazil

Question 4

What is meant by the term "Lost Decade"?

Accepted Answer

The term "Lost Decade" typically refers

Question 5

Which countries fought a war over guano?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bolivia 
B)  Chile 
C)  Peru 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  Bolivia 
B)  Chile 
C)  Peru 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 6

At the beginning of the twentieth century, economically speaking, Argentina was roughly equal to what nation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Belgium 
B)  Japan 
C)  Australia 
D)  Canada 
E)  China 
A)  Belgium 
B)  Japan 
C)  Australia 
D)  Canada 
E)  China

Question 7

The European country with the most economic influence on Latin America during the Golden Age was:

Accepted Answer

A)  France 
B)  the UK 
C)  Italy 
D)  Germany 
E)  Spain 
A)  France 
B)  the UK 
C)  Italy 
D)  Germany 
E)  Spain

Question 8

Why are institutions important for economic development in Latin America?

Accepted Answer

Institutions are important for economic

Question 9

Which nation was the Mita system used in?

Accepted Answer

A)  Peru 
B)  Brazil 
C)  Mexico 
D)  Costa Rica 
E)  Columbia 
A)  Peru 
B)  Brazil 
C)  Mexico 
D)  Costa Rica 
E)  Columbia

Question 10

Which of the following is not associated with Brazil?

Accepted Answer

A)  The War of the Pacific 
B)  Treaty of Tordesillas 
C)  slavery 
D)  sugar 
E)  fazendas 
A)  The War of the Pacific 
B)  Treaty of Tordesillas 
C)  slavery 
D)  sugar 
E)  fazendas

Question 11

The Treaty of Tordesillas had the largest influence on which country in Latin America?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mexico 
B)  Panama 
C)  Brazil 
D)  Peru 
E)  Costa Rica 
A)  Mexico 
B)  Panama 
C)  Brazil 
D)  Peru 
E)  Costa Rica

Question 12

How did ISI affect Latin America?

Accepted Answer

The ISI, or Import Substitution Industri

Question 13

Large land holdings in Latin America during the colonial period were known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  mitas. 
B)  tierras grandes. 
C)  presidiios. 
D)  latifundias. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  mitas. 
B)  tierras grandes. 
C)  presidiios. 
D)  latifundias. 
E)  none of the above

Question 14

In what time frame did most of Latin America gain independence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Early 1800s 
B)  Late 1700s 
C)  Late 1800s 
D)  Early 1900s 
E)  Mid 1600s 
A)  Early 1800s 
B)  Late 1700s 
C)  Late 1800s 
D)  Early 1900s 
E)  Mid 1600s

Question 15

The Golden Age of Latin American economic history was:

Accepted Answer

A)  1790-1820. 
B)  1820-1850. 
C)  1870-1920. 
D)  1930-1950. 
E)  1970-1990. 
A)  1790-1820. 
B)  1820-1850. 
C)  1870-1920. 
D)  1930-1950. 
E)  1970-1990.

Question 16

Describe triangular trade.

Accepted Answer

Triangular trade was a historical trade

Question 17

The period of postcolonial turmoil in Latin America started in:

Accepted Answer

A)  1775. 
B)  1820. 
C)  1840. 
D)  1870. 
E)  1890. 
A)  1775. 
B)  1820. 
C)  1840. 
D)  1870. 
E)  1890.

Question 18

The Lost Decade occurred in the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  1870s 
B)  1930s 
C)  1950s 
D)  1960s 
E)  1980s 
A)  1870s 
B)  1930s 
C)  1950s 
D)  1960s 
E)  1980s

Question 19

In colonial Latin America the term for the tax levied by Spain was:

Accepted Answer

A)  mita. 
B)  economienda. 
C)  repartida. 
D)  aduana. 
E)  miercoles. 
A)  mita. 
B)  economienda. 
C)  repartida. 
D)  aduana. 
E)  miercoles.

Question 20

The Golden Age in Latin America corresponds to:

Accepted Answer

A)  the late 17th century. 
B)  the early 18th century 
C)  the early 19th century 
D)  the late 19th century 
E)  none of the above 
A)  the late 17th century. 
B)  the early 18th century 
C)  the early 19th century 
D)  the late 19th century 
E)  none of the above

What factors led to the rapid economic growth of the Golden Age?

Trade in Latin America was distorted by:

Fazendas are associated with which country?

What is meant by the term "Lost Decade"?

Which countries fought a war over guano?

At the beginning of the twentieth century, economically speaking, Argentina was roughly equal to what nation?

The European country with the most economic influence on Latin America during the Golden Age was:

Why are institutions important for economic development in Latin America?

Which nation was the Mita system used in?

Which of the following is not associated with Brazil?

The Treaty of Tordesillas had the largest influence on which country in Latin America?

How did ISI affect Latin America?

Large land holdings in Latin America during the colonial period were known as:

In what time frame did most of Latin America gain independence?

The Golden Age of Latin American economic history was:

Describe triangular trade.

The period of postcolonial turmoil in Latin America started in:

The Lost Decade occurred in the _____.

In colonial Latin America the term for the tax levied by Spain was:

The Golden Age in Latin America corresponds to:

Economic Growth and Latin America

Limits to Growth in Latin America

Growth and the Environment in Latin America

Latin American and Primary Commodities

Import Substitution in Latin America

Latin American Trade Policy

Exchange-Rate Policy

Financing Current-Account Deficits

Macroeconomic Policy in Latin America

Macroeconomic Stability

Poverty Inequality

Economic Policy Debates in Latin America

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Exam 1: Latin American Economic History

What factors led to the rapid economic growth of the Golden Age?

Trade in Latin America was distorted by:

Fazendas are associated with which country?

What is meant by the term "Lost Decade"?

Which countries fought a war over guano?

At the beginning of the twentieth century, economically speaking, Argentina was roughly equal to what nation?

The European country with the most economic influence on Latin America during the Golden Age was:

Why are institutions important for economic development in Latin America?

Which nation was the Mita system used in?

Which of the following is not associated with Brazil?

The Treaty of Tordesillas had the largest influence on which country in Latin America?

How did ISI affect Latin America?

Large land holdings in Latin America during the colonial period were known as:

In what time frame did most of Latin America gain independence?

The Golden Age of Latin American economic history was:

Describe triangular trade.

The period of postcolonial turmoil in Latin America started in:

The Lost Decade occurred in the _____.

In colonial Latin America the term for the tax levied by Spain was:

The Golden Age in Latin America corresponds to:

Economic Growth and Latin America

Limits to Growth in Latin America

Growth and the Environment in Latin America

Latin American and Primary Commodities

Import Substitution in Latin America

Latin American Trade Policy

Exchange-Rate Policy

Financing Current-Account Deficits

Macroeconomic Policy in Latin America

Macroeconomic Stability

Poverty Inequality

Economic Policy Debates in Latin America

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