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| VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > D. Latin America, 1945–2000 > 2. South America, 1945–2000 > i. Venezuela | ||||
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| The Encyclopedia of World History. 2001. |
| i. Venezuela | |
| 1945 | |
| Venezuela ranked third among the nations of the world in petroleum production when World War II commenced, but wealth remained concentrated in too few hands. A majority of the people remained impoverished, while a high birthrate caused a rapid rise in population. | 1 |
| Oct. 18 | |
| Pres. Isaias Medina was overthrown by a revolt of army officers, and RÓMULO BETANCOURT was made provisional president on Oct. 22. | 2 |
| The Encyclopedia of World History, Sixth edition. Peter N. Stearns, general editor. Copyright © 2001 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Maps by Mary Reilly, copyright © 2001 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. | |
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