Southeast Asia to the Present
Wealth vs. Poverty Thailand and Malaysia have prospered because of trade. Myanmar has remained one of the world’s poorest countries.
Aung San Suu Kyi - Led a political group that went against the military in Myanmar. - Put on house arrest for over 20 years.
Suharto - Became a dictator in Indonesia. - Invaded East Timor.
Ferdinand Marcos - Became a dictator in Philippines. - Had rivals killed but was forced to step down.
Latin America to the Present
Democracy a Hard Road The wealthy own land and poor stay poor Militaries took absolute control.
Cold War Effects The Organization of American States (OAS) U.S. backed anti-communist dictators