Cold War in Guatemala

Covert action during the Cold War

(concealed/disguised).

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Cold War in Guatemala

Textbook selection -Guatemala

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Who was the leader of Guatemala in 1954?

Why did the United States oppose this leader?

What did the United States do to overthrow this leader?

What was the result of the United States actions?

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What are some differences between textbook A and textbook B? What details appear in one of the textbooks but not the other?

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What type of document is this?

What does it say about the U.S. involvement in Guatemala?

What happened in 1954 that would have influenced the United States' decision to use covert methods in Guatemala?