LAH Cold War in L.A. MSA (DOK 2/3)

What was the primary focus of the Cold War in Latin America according to the United States?

• Promoting democracy

• Fighting against communism

• Expanding trade relations

• Supporting environmental policies

How did the U.S. respond to the spread of socialism in Latin America?

• By promoting free trade agreements

• By supporting military coups and anti-communist governments

• By increasing cultural exchanges

• By providing humanitarian aid

Which country experienced a U.S.-supported coup in 1954?

• Nicaragua

• El Salvador

• Guatemala

• Chile

What was the outcome of the U.S. discovering Soviet missiles in Cuba in 1962?

• Strengthened U.S.-Soviet relations

• Initiated a trade agreement

• Brought the world to the brink of nuclear war

• Led to the Cuban Revolution

Which country experienced a U.S.-supported coup in 1973?

• Nicaragua

• El Salvador

• Guatemala

• Chile

What was a significant consequence of the civil war in El Salvador?

• Economic prosperity

• Thousands of deaths

• Strengthened U.S.-Soviet relations

• Environmental degradation

How did land reforms change during the Cold War in Latin America?

• They were expanded to benefit all

• They were often reversed or suppressed

• They led to equal land distribution

• They were unaffected by political changes

What was a consequence of the suppression of dissent in Latin America during the Cold War?

• Growth of strong democratic institutions

• Increase in political freedom

• Prevention of democratic growth

• Rise in economic equality

Which country managed to maintain stability and avoid direct Cold War conflicts?

• Argentina

• Mexico

• Brazil

• Chile

What was a human rights violation mentioned in the context of Argentina during the Cold War?

• Freedom of speech

• Argentina's "Dirty War"

• Fair trials for dissidents

• Open political elections