The Banana's Role in Cold War Politics

The Banana's Role in Cold War Politics

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes bananas cheaper than local apples despite being imported?

Subsidies on banana imports

Economies of scale in banana production

Bananas are easier to transport

Higher production costs for apples

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the key players in forming the United Fruit Company?

A train operator and a sales executive

A train operator and a sales app developer

A ship operator and a plantation owner

A railway executive and a fruit vendor

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary strategy of the United Fruit Company to ensure cheap banana prices?

Outsourcing production to multiple countries

Partnerships with local governments

Vertical integration of all operations

Heavy marketing and advertising

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What led to the CIA's involvement in Guatemala in 1954?

Economic interests in oil

Communist threats perceived by the U.S.

Human rights violations by the Guatemalan government

Disputes over maritime boundaries

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the codename for the CIA operation to overthrow Jacobo Arbenz?

Operation Rescue

Operation Success

Operation Freedom

Operation Liberty

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the United Fruit Company influence the U.S. government's decision to intervene in Guatemala?

Threats of military action

Economic sanctions

Public relations campaigns

Bribing key politicians

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome for Guatemala after the CIA-backed coup?

Transition to a fully democratic government

A long civil war with many casualties

Economic prosperity and stability

Improved relations with the U.S.

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