Juan Peron Essay

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HL HISTORY INTERNAL ASSESSMENT

What were the factors surrounding the rise of Juan Peron’s dictatorship in Argentina?

Name: Eric Chinn
Candidate Number: 001401-0017
Word Count: 1875
Section A: Plan of Investigation In the 1940’s Juan Peron was elected as the president of Argentina . This was a time in Argentina’s history where proper leadership was missing and needed. Previous leaders did not follow through on promises of improvements, so when Peron came in, he developed a close and personal relationship with the public and specifically the lower classes . These relationships combined with other factors including his wife, Eva Peron, helped raise him to the top and take control of the country of Argentina .
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The main purpose of this speech, being towards the beginning of his position, was to introduce this idea of Peronism. Many were not familiar with this ideology and needed an explanation. Among this group was both the public and the people of congress who needed answers. Since this document was a speech, obviously it is very credible. Being recorded in 1948 there is mostly likely both an audio version and a written version. Although this is a primary source document, since this is a speech that was delivered in Spanish, there’s a possibility that the translation over to English could have lost some meaning or altered some words which could have ultimately affected the out come of the speech. Overall the message was …show more content…

Due to this, uncontrolled conditions affected the unfortunate income inequality throughout the country . These initial conditions provided a base for the plans of Juan Peron. Past politicians promised the people of Argentina many things but were never able to carry out such plans; therefore Peron had to be very close to his people, which is why he received so much support from the lower and middle classes . One of the many reasons he was so liked. He was making changes even before he was elected. He stopped the “Liberty March” by the GCL. This showing that he was able to make productive decisions even before he had power. The conditions at the time in Argentina were perfect for his political and economic

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