Evaluate the impact of one military regime in Latin America between 1945 and 1979.
Note: Castro’s Cuba is not an appropriate example for this question.

Candidates are required make an appraisal of the impact of one military regime in Latin America during the specified time period. The impact could be political, economic and social.

Indicative content

• Military regimes came to power through a coup d’état in most Latin American countries at some time during this period.
• Popular examples might be Argentina, Brazil, Chile, the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Paraguay or Uruguay.
• Military regimes differed greatly during this time period. Some were very oppressive while others were almost populist in nature.
• Impact will differ depending on the country that is chosen. Areas that could be examined might be political stability, economic growth, treatment of minorities, foreign policy, education, church relations, land reform, income distribution and civil rights.

The above material is an indication of what candidates may elect to write about in their responses. However, the list is not exhaustive and no set answer is required.

Examiners are reminded of the need to apply the markbands that provide the “best fit” to the responses given by candidates and to award credit wherever it is possible to do so.

[20 marks]