Great Depression in Latin America/Canada

Getulio Vargas

Authoritarian leader who established Estado Novo in Brazil.

Estado Novo

Vargas' regime emphasizing nationalism and industrialization.

Import Substitution Industrialization (ISI)

Economic policy promoting domestic industries over imports.

José Batlle y Ordóñes

Uruguayan president who reformed economy and welfare.

Batllismo

Economic reforms reducing neo-colonialism in Uruguay.

Good Neighbor Policy

FDR's approach to strengthen Latin American relations.

Diego Rivera

Mexican muralist promoting Indigenous heritage and socialism.

Frida Kahlo

Painter known for surreal portraits and cultural identity.

World War II impact

Latin America contributed resources and manpower to Allies.

R.B. Bennett

Canadian PM who proposed New Deal reforms during Depression.

Mackenzie King

Liberal PM managing Canada's WWII entry and reforms.

On-to-Ottawa Trek

1935 protest for better conditions by unemployed workers.

Hockey in Canada

National sport providing pride during economic hardship.

Royal Twenty-Centers

Term for men earning 20 cents in relief camps.

William Aberhart

Alberta Premier advocating Social Credit economic reforms.

Carmen Miranda

Cultural icon representing Afro-Brazilian heritage in arts.

Tenentes

Brazilian military leaders advocating for social reforms.

Integralists

Far-right political movement in Brazil during Vargas' era.

FDR's New Deal

Economic recovery program similar to Vargas' initiatives.

Economic upheaval

Disruption caused by the Great Depression globally.

Infrastructure projects

Developments aimed at improving transportation and services.