2.1 Comparing Governments

Argentina Government has had many changes throughout its history – 1816 – independence – – dictatorships – s- 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 elected the first Quechan leader

Chile Mostly representative democracy until Augusto Pinochet led a military coup and became dictator. He was ruthless and cruel to the people 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

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