Cold War and the Americas: Latin America Focus

The video explores the Cold War's impact on Latin America, focusing on the Eisenhower and Kennedy administrations. It discusses Eisenhower's containment policies, the CIA's role in the Guatemalan coup, and the economic aid initiatives like the Inter-American Development Bank. Under Kennedy, the Alliance for Progress aimed to boost Latin American economies and counter Soviet influence. The video also covers Kennedy's involvement in Cuba, including the Bay of Pigs invasion and the Cuban Missile Crisis, highlighting the ongoing communist threat in the region.

What was the primary focus of the Eisenhower administration in Latin America after the Korean War?

• Promoting democracy

• Containing communism

• Expanding trade

• Building infrastructure

Which company was significantly affected by Jacobo Arbenz's land reforms in Guatemala?

• Ford Motor Company

• United Fruit Company

• General Electric

• Standard Oil

What was the main reason for the U.S. to cut off aid to Guatemala during Arbenz's presidency?

• Fear of communism spreading

• Economic recession in the U.S.

• Environmental concerns

• Disputes over trade agreements

What was the purpose of the Inter-American Development Bank created in 1959?

• To support cultural exchanges

• To fund anti-communist propaganda

• To provide low-interest loans for economic development

• To promote military alliances

How much did the United States initially provide to the Inter-American Development Bank?

• $500 million

• $1 billion

• $100 million

• $2 billion

What was the Alliance for Progress?

• A trade agreement

• A military alliance

• An economic aid program

• A cultural exchange program

Under which U.S. president did aid to Latin America grow to 18% of American foreign aid?

• Kennedy

• Eisenhower

• Johnson

• Truman

What was the primary goal of the Alliance for Progress?

• To promote tourism

• To develop Latin American economies and infrastructure

• To create cultural exchange programs

• To establish military bases

What was the Bay of Pigs invasion?

• A diplomatic mission

• A failed U.S. military invasion of Cuba

• A trade agreement

• A cultural exchange program

What event demonstrated the real communist threat in Latin America to the U.S.?

• The signing of NAFTA

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

• The Alliance for Progress

• The creation of the Inter-American Development Bank