(1) In Winn, Chap. 3 (last part), we learned about the impact of the wave of European
immigration that swept Argentina during 1870-1914. Describe the main results
of this development.
(2) After Rosas’s overthrow in 1852, the Liberal Oligarchy ruled the country until 1916.
What were some of its major policies in politics and the economy (follow Winn).
(3) In 1916, the Radical Party rose to power with the election of Hipolito Yrigoyen to
the presidency. Describe what happened to make this transition to mass
democracy possible, 1890-1916. (in Winn).
(4) In the section, “Argentina, Depression and Industry,” Winn discusses the
Depression’s impacts upon Argentina; particularly the rise of Juan Domingo
Peron. What are some of the main social impacts (in particular, with respect to
internal migration) which the Depression created?
(5) In the section, “Peron! Peron!” Winn examines the rise of that leader and the role
played by urban workers in his emergence. What were the main elements of
Peron’s political coalition, according to Winn and lecture? How did
both Peron and his wife and co-leader, Eva, obtain the loyalty of each of these
groups?
(6) In the film, “The Garden of Forking Paths,” the film develops the theme of
cleavages (divisions) which have dominated Argentina during its modern history.
What are some of these divisions (hint: immigrants versus natives is one)?
(7) In his section, “One Day That Shook Argentina,” Winn discusses the events of
October 9-17, 1945. What happened during that week, and why is it
considered so important for this period in Argentina’s history?
(8) In “Peron the Nationalist, Peron the Populist,” Winn discusses Peron’s policy of
nurturing and defending domestic industries. What were those policies (be
specific)? How did they help to cement Peron’s political coalition?
(11) In his “Decline and Fall” section, Winn examines the reasons for Peron’s fall in
September, 1955. Outline these reasons.
Answer these question in number form, not essay form.