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Brazil Joins Allies
During World War II as the allies were growing, Brazil joins in 1942. They show this officially by sending troops to Europe. This represents change due to a relationship being created between the nations. -
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Thesis
Over the 20th C., many nations change their stance in the world. Although some nations show continuity due to their revolutions preventing alliances to be formed, the bigger need for power, money, or defense, caused the relationships between many other nations to change drastically. -
Revolution in Bolivia
A revolution in Bolivia begins. This represents continuity because although this sets up the opportunity for the nation to evolve, it does not build relationships with other nations. -
Arbenz is Overthrown
In Guatemala Jacobo Arbenz worked as the Defense Minister. The UFCO lobbied to have him overthrown in 1954. This represents change due the effect it had on the U,S relationship with Guatemala. -
Cuban Revolution
In 1959 Castro led the revolution in Cuba. Although this created the opportunity for the U.S. to step in, this event represents continuity as the nation does not advance relationships due to the revolution. -
Brazillian Government taken over.
The Military coup topples the Brazilian Government in 1964, This represents change because Brazil becomes more dependent in its relationships with other nations. -
Bolivian Revolution ends
The end of this revolution is marked in 1964. This end represents change due to the relationships with allying nations changed due to the 12 years of revolution. -
Sandinista Revolution
In Nicaragua during 1979 the Sandinista revolution begins. This represents continuity due to the relationships not changing directly due to the revolution. -
Disagreement Between Argentina and Great Britain.
Great Britain and Argentina clash over the Falkland Islands also known as Islas Malvinas. This fight over land not only changes, but weakens the relationship between the two nations. -
U.S. Invasion (Grenada)
The U.S. successfully invades Grenada in 1983. This changes the relationships between these two nations as the U.S. has more power over Grenada, but also because the U.S. is seen as more powerful to other nations after this invasion. -
U.S. Invasion (Panama)
The U.S. successfully invades Panama in 1989. They also depose General Noriega. This bold move increases the U.S. power as well as changes the relationship between the U.S. and Panama.