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Juan Peron (Rise to Power (Entered the military at the age of 16. By 1930…
Juan Peron
Rise to Power
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In 1941, Peron joined the Group of United Officers.
He gained position as a leader.
He embraced minorities which led to support from a vocal women's right movement and the Descamisados
In 1955, he was kicked out of power by the confederation of military leaders and exiled to Paraguay.
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Fall of the leader
Peron formulated the Second Five-Year Plan that reversed industrialization and expanded agricultural production by paying higher prices to farmers for their produce and buying capital equipment.
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His plan lacked focus on industrialization which in turn led to the lack of support for the military. The military then turned on him
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Consolidation of Power
Peron took down opposition by controlling universities, putting a stop to student demonstrations, controlled judiciary by appointing Peronistas.
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He censored the press. The government took over Argentina's most popular newspaper, La Prensa.
Economic Policies
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Good state of post-war economy = Peron’s fulfillment of campaign promises.
Congress passed his reforms.
Five Year Plan -- Economic Independence
Ideology
He was a populist
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Post-war political instability derived from the continuing tensions over agrarian reform/ mobilization of peasants/ workers
Represented the common people, the workers, and their need for social justice
1973 re-election = added a third position between communism and capitalism to his platform of social justice and economic independence
Peron’s way of running his government:
Corporatism - Organization of a society into industrial and professional corporations serving as organs of political representation and exercising control over persona and activities within their jurisdiction
Strong nationalism under his rule. Believed the church was important. Was a major advocate for social justice
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