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World History: Patterns of Interaction

China and governments in Latin America, Africa, and the former Soviet bloc respond to calls for democracy.

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SECTION 2

SECTION 1

SECTION 4

SECTION 3

SECTION 5

Democracy

The Challenge of Democracy in Africa

The Collapse of the Soviet Union

Changes in Central and Eastern Europe

China: Reform and Reaction

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Section-1

Democracy

In Latin America, economic problems and authoritarian rule delay democracy.

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DemocracySection-1

Democracy As a Goal

Difficulties in Establishing Democracy

• Common practices include free elections and citizen participation

• Also: majority rule, minority rights, constitutional government

• Difficult to establish democracy—even in U.S., took many years

• These practices need conditions in country to support them

• Education and a stable economy help

• So do individual rights, rule by law, sense of national identity

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Kubitschek’s Ambitious Program

• Juscelino Kubitschek builds economy, new capital city—Brasília

• His followers back reforms, but conservatives object to land reform

• Land reform—breaking up huge estates into holdings for peasants

• Wealthy Brazilians support takeover by military in 1964

Dictators and Democracy

Brazil’s Early History

• Brazil: monarchy in 1822, republic controlled by wealthy in 1889

• In 1930s, dictator suppresses opposition but builds economy

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The Road to Democracy

• In 1980s, Brazil has recession—economic slowdown

• Civilian leaders elected but cannot fix economy

The 2002 Presidential Election

• New election in 2002 includes rivals with different economic views

• Luis Inácio Lula da Silva wins election; hopes to reclaim economy

Dictators Democracy {continued}

Military Dictators

• Military rules for two decades, building economy but cutting wages

• Standard of living—level of material comfort—declines

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The Party Becomes the PRI

• In 1946, main party becomes PRI—Institutional Revolutionary Party

• Party controls government; fraud, corruption mar elections

• In 1968, students and workers protest, soldiers fire on crowd

• Mexico depends on oil and gas income, suffers when prices fall

One-Party Rule {continued}

Beginnings of One-Party Domination

• In 1920s and 1930s, leaders build a party that dominates Mexico

• Lázaro Cárdenas rules 1934–1940, next presidents abandon his reforms

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The PRI Loses Control

• Other parties gain many seats in Congress

• Center-right candidate Vicente Fox wins presidency in 2000

New Policies and Programs

• As new president, Fox has many ambitious goals

One-Party Rule {continued}

Economic and Political Crises

• Opposition parties gain support, force reforms in 1988

• In 1994, rebels in southern Mexico state of Chiapas stage uprising

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Repression in Argentina

• Military rules into 1970s, but country develops many problems

• Government moves harshly against opposition, killing many people

Democracy and the Economy

• Government disgraced after losing Falklands war in 1982

• Civilians elected to lead, but cannot solve economic problems

Political and Economic Disorder

Perón Rules Argentina

• In 1946, Juan Perón becomes dictator in Argentina; ousted in 1955

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Political and Economic Disorder {continued}

A Growing Crisis

• Economic problems continue with high debt, unemployment

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Section-2


As the recent histories of Nigeria and South Africa show, ethnic and racial conflicts can hinder democracy.

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Short-Lived Democracies

• Post-independence governments fragile, vulnerable to military coups

Section-2


Colonial Rule Limits Democracy

European Policies Cause Problems

• Borders of colonies in Africa ignore ethnic, cultural divisions

• As a result, national identity is slow to develop in Africa

• Colonial rule produces economic problems

• Colonial rule also disrupts family, community life

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War with Biafra

• In 1960s, country torn by ethnic fighting

• Military imposes martial law—temporary military rule—in 1966

• In 1967, eastern region leaves Nigeria, forms new country of Biafra

• War ends in 1970 with Biafra defeated, Nigeria reunited

Civil War in Nigeria

A Land of Many Peoples

• Nigeria has people from three ethnic groups, each with own state

• Country adopts federal system—state, central governments share power

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A Return to Civilian Rule

• General Sani Abacha overturns election results of 1993, takes power

• He punishes dissidents—government opponents

• In 1999, civilian government finally gains power

President Obasanjo

• Obasanjo tries to build strong, unified Nigeria by ending corruption

• Promotes idea of forgiveness of Nigeria’s debt to rebuild country

Nigeria’s Nation-Building

Federal Government Restored

• In 1970s and 1980s military tries to create stable federal system

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Apartheid Segregates Society

• In 1948, National Party enacts apartheid—separation of races

• Government sets up reserves, called homelands, for blacks in 1959

Blacks Protest

• In 1912, blacks form African National Congress (ANC) to protest

• Nelson Mandela—ANC leader imprisoned for 27 years

• Protests rise in 1970s and 1980s, sometimes resulting in violence

South Africa Under Apartheid

Minority Rule• South Africa gains independence in 1931; white minority rules

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The First Steps

• In 1990, F. W. de Klerk legalizes ANC, frees Mandela from prison

• Parliament repeals apartheid laws, grants rights to blacks

• De Klerk agrees to elections open to all races to be held in 1994

Struggle for Democracy

Pressure for Change

• Religious leader Desmond Tutu urges economic

• pressure on government

• He asks other countries not to trade with South Africa

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South Africa Today

• In 1999, Thabo Mbeki elected president

• He faces challenges: high crime, unemployment, rampant poverty

• He hopes to increase trade with other countries

• Major problem facing South Africa is high number of people with AIDS

Struggle for Democracy {continued}

A New Constitution

• In 1996, new constitution adopted giving equal rights to all

Majority Rule

• In 1994, ANC wins majority of Parliament; Mandela elected president

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Democratic reforms bring important changes to the Soviet Union.

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A Younger Leader

• Mikhail Gorbachev—becomes Soviet leader in 1984

• Young, energetic, skilled, wants to pursue new policies

Glasnost Promotes Openness

• To achieve economic reforms, he needs open dialogue in society

• Promotes new policy of glasnost—openness; dissent allowed

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Gorbachev Moves Toward Democracy

Problems Develop

• Politburo—ruling committee of Communist Party; rules USSR harshly

• Leonid Brezhnev dies in 1982; two successors rule briefly

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Democratization Opens the Political System

• In 1987, he unveils plans to have more democracy

• Voters, given a choice, elect many reformers to new legislature

Foreign Policy

• Gorbachev signs arms control agreements with U.S.

Reforming the Economy and Politics

Economic Restructuring

• People complain about lack of goods; Gorbachev blames old system

• In 1985, he introduces perestroika—policy of economic restructuring

• Hopes to make economy more efficient, productive

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Lithuania Defies Gorbachev

• In 1990, Lithuania declares independence

• Gorbachev, fearing similar actions in other republics, sends troops

Yeltsin Denounces Gorbachev

• Reformer Boris Yeltsin rallies people against Communist old guard

• Old-time Communists oppose both Gorbachev and Yeltsin

The Soviet Union Faces Turmoil

Ethnic Revolts

• Gorbachev wants to reform Soviet Union, but reforms lead to collapse

• Non-Russian ethnic groups rebel in different republics

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End of the Soviet Union

• Government takes actions to punish Communist Party for the coup

• Many republics declare independence; Gorbachev cannot stop them

• Republics form a federation, CIS—Commonwealth of Independent States

The Soviet Union Faces Turmoil {continued}

The August Coup

• In August 1991, hardliners try to seize control of government again

• Thousands of protesters and Yeltsin rally against this move

• Army refuses to attack protesters and coup collapses

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Chechnya Rebels

• In 1991, Chechnya declares independence from Russia

• Yeltsin attempts to crush rebellion, causing unrest at home

• As conflict continues in 1999, he resigns in favor of Vladimir Putin

Russia Under Boris Yeltsin

Yeltsin Faces Problems

• Yeltsin aims to reform the Russian economy

• Tries “shock therapy”—quick transition to free market system

• New policies bring economic chaos and hardship, political troubles

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Economic, Political, and Social Problems

• Economic problems continue, leading to unstable politics

• Social problems include homelessness, unemployment

• Declines in population, standard of living, average life expectancy

Russia Under Vladimir Putin

Troubles Continue in Chechnya

• Fighting drags on in Chechnya

• In 2002, Chechen rebels seize theater in Moscow, many die

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Section-4

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Solidarity Defeats Communists

• Communist government bans Solidarity but cannot solve economic woes

• In 1988, workers rebel to force recognition of Solidarity

• Elections in 1989 and 1990 make Walesa president of Poland

Section-4


Poland and Hungary Reform

The Rise of Solidarity

• Workers strike to win recognition of Solidarity—Polish labor union

• Lech Walesa—leader of union—becomes national hero

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Hungarian Communists Disband

• In 1990, voters elect non-Communist government in Hungary

• Democracy thrives; Hungary joins NATO in 1999

Poland Under Kwasniewski

• Alexander Kwasniewski elected president in 1995

• Brings Poland into NATO, tries to build strong market economy

Poland and Hungary Reform {continued}

Poland Votes Out Walesa

• Walesa tries to build free market economy quickly

• Though some progress made, many Poles unhappy; Walesa voted out

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Fall of the Berlin Wall

• East Germany closes its borders, sparking massive protests

• In late 1989, new East German leader opens Berlin Wall

• By end of year, Communist government there has collapsed

Germany Reunifies

Resistance to Change

• East Germany’s leader resists reforms as in Poland, Hungary

• Thousands of East Germans escape through Hungary to Austria

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A New Chancellor

• In 1998, Kohl voted out of office

• New leader—Gerhard Schroeder—has difficulty reviving economy

• Germany becomes more active in world affairs after reunifying

Germany’s Challenges

• East Germany in poor shape, needs rebuilding

• This costly effort forces German leader Helmut Kohl to raise taxes

Germany Reunifies {continued}

Reunification

• Reunification—merging of the two Germanys—achieved in 1990

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Czechoslovakia Breaks Up

• Economic reforms hurt people in Slovakia, eastern part of country

• In 1993, Czechoslovakia splits into two separate countries

• Both economies grow—slow in Czech Republic; faster in Slovakia

Democracy Spreads in Czechoslovakia

Czechoslovakia Reforms

• In 1989, large crowd in Prague protests, demands democracy

• Tough government crackdown sparks more protests

• By late 1989, Communists are gone; Václav Havel elected president

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Overthrow in Romania

The Romanian Economy

• Corruption and crime prevalent through 1990s; economy lags

• Much of economy still owned by government, not in private hands

• But Government begins moving toward market economy

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A Bloody Breakup

• Milosevic, Serbian leader, tries to impose control on whole country

• Slovenia and Croatia fight off Serbian army, win independence

• In 1992, Bosnia-Herzegovina declares independence; war breaks out

• Serb forces practice ethnic cleansing—getting rid of Bosnian Muslims

• In 1995, U.S., UN establish peace setting up multiethnic government

The Breakup of Yugoslavia

Ethnic Problems

• Yugoslavia has 8 ethnic groups in a federation of 6 republics

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The Region Faces Its Problems

• Serbia has new leader; Milosevic faces war crimes trials

• Montenegro and Serbia form loose union, may separate in future

The Breakup of Yugoslavia {continued}

Rebellion in Kosovo

• In 1998, fighting starts in Kosovo, Serb province of ethnic Albanians

• Serbian army invades to put down Albanian rebels with harsh force

• In 1999, NATO bombs Serbia, forces Serbs to withdraw

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The Legacy of Mao

Problems of Mao’s Rule

• Mao Zedong wants to improve China’s economy, but cannot

• Mao’s policies, a lack of modern technology prevent economic growth

• He launches Cultural Revolution in 1960s to revive Communist spirit

• Its excesses turn many people against communism

• Zhou Enlai—leader in early 1970s—pursues moderate policies

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Economic Reform

• In 1976, Mao and Zhou die; moderates take control of Communist Party

• Deng Xiaoping—becomes leader of China by 1980

• Four Modernizations—Deng’s plan for economic progress

• This policy reverses strict Communist policies long backed by Mao

China and the West

China Opened Its Doors

• Zhou worries that China is too isolated from rest of world

• In 1971, U.S. and China begin closer relations

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Students Demand Democracy

• In 1989, students protest in Tiananmen Square—public area in Beijing

Deng Orders a Crackdown

• Deng orders army to surround square, attack protesters

• Attack leaves hundreds dead, thousands wounded

• Government begins large-scale campaign to end dissent

Massacre in Tiananmen Square

Unforeseen Problems

• Reforms lead to some unrest over privileges of Communist leaders

• Western political ideas enter China, encouraging democracy

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Transfer of Hong Kong

• Hong Kong—former British colony, city in China, major economic power

• In 1997, Britain hands Hong Kong back to China

China Enters the New Millennium

China Under Jiang

• In 1997, Deng dies; Jiang Zemin takes power

• Hardliners want Jiang to move away from Deng’s reforms

• In 2002, Jiang steps down in favor of Zhu Rongji

• Both Jiang and Zhu favor continued reforms

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China Beyond 2000

Economics and Politics

• Economic reforms reduce poverty in China

• Though many countries have economic problems, China’s economy grows

• Many in China want political reforms

• China is becoming more involved with other countries

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