1. 2.1 Comparing Governments

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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 1 st woman leader Michelle Brachelet – Fought to ease poverty – Expanded social programs – Used profits from copper mines to create employment opportunities

7. 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

8. 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

11. 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