After students have read and studied Chapter 19, they should be able to:

1. Compare the histories of Venezuela and Colombia, pointing out major similarities and differences.
2. Discuss the impact of Juan Vicente Gómez's liberal economic policies and market expansion on Venezuelan social development.
3. Explain how World War II and Venezuela's oil wealth affected national development.
4. Describe Rómulo Betancourt's political and economic program for Venezuela and assess its effectiveness.
5. Compare and contrast the policies associated with populism and neo-liberalism.
6. Discuss the impact of the "Conservative Republic" on Colombia's national social and economic development.
7. Explain the origins and significance of La Violencia in Colombian history.
8. Discuss the complex issues involved in Colombia's drug and guerrilla wars and describe the role of the United States in those wars.