The Spanish invasion of Chile and the majority of Latin America changed its history. The Spanish rule exploited the country during the mercantilist era. Independence came in 1844 and with it, economic and political stability.
Chile started to sell copper and nitrate, and copper is still the foundation of the Chilean economy. The beginning of the 20th century came with the economic crisis for Chile, the demand for mineral nitrates fell. The Great Depression did not help the country either.
Chilean economy got better with WWII with a higher demand for copper. The 70s were a difficult period for Chile, Pinochet was a brutal dictator, he widespread repression, torture and murder, it was only in the early 80s that democracy returned to the country, with it came free market system, many state-owned firms were sold, privatizations continued.
Today, with political stability, Chile is one of the fourty most developed countries in the world, with a robust economy.
Answer: The best example of checks and balances is that the president can veto any bill passed by Congress, but a two-thirds vote in Congress can override the veto. Other examples include: The House of Representatives has sole power of impeachment, but the Senate has all power to try any impeachment.
Explanation:
To protect the lines of supply between New Orleans and Texas
The legalization of some controlled subtances has always been a contreversial issue. Nevertheless, despite of its controversy, it has several arguments that can be expressed in favor of it. First of all, in some cases related to depression and anxiety, controlled substances can be a way in which people can obtain willingness to live, and also, it can help to improve the mood and self-esteem they have. Moreover, when some factors do not allow people to easily get reasons to stay alive, these type of substances can be helpful to increase people's happiness, to avoid bad thinkings and to remove some negative feelings such as; fear, pity and even regret. Therefore, their quality of living can also get higher, if they try some substances, under control.
Answer:
From what I could find, there are seven
Explanation:
Antigua and Barbuda (counted as one)
Dominica
Grenada
Montserrat
Saint Kitts and Nevis (counted as one)
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (counted as one)