Question

Describe ways that economic instability led to the rise of military dictatorships in Latin America.(1 point)
Responses

Economic growth came because all Latin American dictators were against a free market economy based in capitalism.
Economic growth came because all Latin American dictators were against a free market economy based in capitalism.

Sometimes the promise of economic growth and the benefits that come with it help bring dictatorships into power.
Sometimes the promise of economic growth and the benefits that come with it help bring dictatorships into power.

The combination of capitalism and communism embraced by all Latin American dictators promised growth.
The combination of capitalism and communism embraced by all Latin American dictators promised growth.

Only dictators create economic reforms, and these turn a country toward economic stability.

Answer 1

Correct answer: "Sometimes the promise of economic growth and the benefits that come with it help bring dictatorships into power."

Brief explanation: Economic instability (high inflation, unemployment, recession, strikes, and rising inequality) undermined civilian governments and frightened elites and middle classes. The military often promised stability, order, and pro-business reforms to restore growth, and with support from domestic elites and Cold War–era foreign backers, used coups to seize power and suppress labor and leftist movements that challenged the economic order.