HIST 364: Revolution in Latin America

HIST 364-001: Revolutionary and Radical Politics in Latin America
(Fall 2025)

12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR

Nguyen Engineering Building 1103

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Section Information for Fall 2025

During the twentieth century, Latin America witnessed both peaceful political movements and violent revolutions aimed at redressing economic inequalities and creating a more just society. This course will consider several of these movements in comparative perspective: the Mexican Revolution, the Allende government in Chile, the Cuban and Nicaraguan Revolutions, the Chavez regime in Venezuela. Among the questions we will consider are the following: What factors account for the emergence and impact of these movements? What global forces and contexts (US imperialism, global capitalism, the Cold War, etc.) shaped their development? What impact have revolutions had on society? Are they compatible with democracy? What role has the United States played in fomenting or preventing these radical political movements? Throughout the semester, we will look beyond the leaders of revolutions to examine the roles played by ordinary people. 

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Credits: 3

During the twentieth century, Latin America witnessed both peaceful political movements and violent revolutions aimed at redressing economic inequalities and creating a more just society. This course will consider several of these movements in comparative perspective: the Mexican Revolution, the Allende government in Chile, the Cuban and Nicaraguan Revolutions, the Chavez regime in Venezuela. Offered by History & Art History. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Global Contexts, Global Understanding
Specialized Designation: Non-Western Culture
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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