2.1 c omparing g overnments
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2.1 C omparing G overnments. Argentina . Government has had many changes throughout its history 1816 – independence 1817-1850 – dictatorships 1850- 1920s- new constitution and democratic system, strong economic period. 1930s and early 1940s- military coup and dictatorships - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
2.1 Comparing Governments
Argentina
• Government has had many changes throughout its history– 1816 – independence – 1817-1850 – dictatorships– 1850- 1920s- new constitution and democratic system,
strong economic period.– 1930s and early 1940s- military coup and dictatorships– 1946 – democracy under Juan Peron– 1950s military coup– Since 1980s democratic system
Peru
• 1821 – independence• Many shifts between military rule and
democratically elected leadership• Elected presidents have favored the rich• Political instability, economic problems and
lack of social programs has made progress impossible
• 2001- elected the first Quechan leader
Chile
• Mostly representative democracy until 1973• 1973- Augusto Pinochet led a military coup and
became dictator. He was ruthless and cruel to the people
• 1990- people overthrow Pinochet and elect 1st woman leader Michelle Brachelet– Fought to ease poverty– Expanded social programs – Used profits from copper mines to create employment
opportunities
Pampas Economy
• 295,000 square miles of grasslands provide the entire economy through ranching and commercial farming– Wet pampas ( east) – wheat, corn, flax, alfalfa,
soybeans, and cattle production• Soybeans are the major crop made into plastics, inks,
adhesives, animal feed and food for humans.– Dry pampas- cattle production
Chile’s Food Production
• Climate is ideal for growing crops– Fruits: apples, peaches, and grapes( wine
production– Olives – oil
• Mining– Copper is most valuable resource
2.4 Products of Peru
• Agriculture – Asparagus– Wheat– Coffee– Cattle and alpaca ranching
• Mining– Leading exporter of minerals and metals
• Gold, silver, zinc, copper, and tin