Describe some economic results of Trujillo’s rule in the Dominican Republic.
He dismantled the bureaucratic system.
He increased the level of foreign debt in the country.
He was an incompetent businessperson and administrator.
He modernized the country, building roads and schools.
He concentrated wealth and power in the hands of his family and allies.
He established a system of forced labor to boost agricultural exports and increase his own wealth.
He created a culture of fear and repression, stifling political dissent and freedom of speech.
He implemented policies that benefited his own interests and those of his supporters, rather than the overall economy and population.
Overall, Trujillo’s rule resulted in economic inequality, corruption, and dependence on foreign loans, leading to long-term negative effects on the economy of the Dominican Republic.