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Describe ways that economic instability led to the rise of military dictatorships in Latin America.(1 point)
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- Economic crises (high inflation, unemployment, recession, debt) discredited civilian governments and eroded public order, creating popular unrest and elite fear.
- Business elites and middle classes backed the military as a supposedly disciplined force that could restore stability and protect property rights.
- Cold War anti‑communist fears and foreign (especially U.S.) support gave militaries political/financial backing to seize power.
- Once in power, juntas used emergency powers, repression, and market‑oriented reforms to stabilize the economy and suppress opposition (e.g., Chile 1973, Brazil 1964, Argentina 1976).
- Business elites and middle classes backed the military as a supposedly disciplined force that could restore stability and protect property rights.
- Cold War anti‑communist fears and foreign (especially U.S.) support gave militaries political/financial backing to seize power.
- Once in power, juntas used emergency powers, repression, and market‑oriented reforms to stabilize the economy and suppress opposition (e.g., Chile 1973, Brazil 1964, Argentina 1976).
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