At the Inter-American Conference in March 1954 in Caracas, Venezuela, US Secretary of State John Foster Dulles talks on

At the Inter-American Conference in March 1954 in Caracas, Venezuela, US Secretary of State John Foster Dulles talks on

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The video covers the Inter-American Conference in Caracas, Venezuela, where Secretary of State Dulles leads the U.S. delegation. Dulles introduces a strong anti-communism resolution, emphasizing the need to protect the political integrity of American states against international communism. He warns against communist infiltration in the hemisphere and stresses the importance of unity and non-interference in the internal affairs of American republics.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the Inter-American Conference being held for the first time since 1948?

Santiago, Chile

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Caracas, Venezuela

Lima, Peru

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who led the U.S. delegation at the Inter-American Conference?

Vice President Nixon

Secretary of State Dulles

Senator McCarthy

President Eisenhower

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the Declaration of Solidarity introduced by Mr. Dulles?

Environmental protection

Anti-communism

Cultural exchange

Economic cooperation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Mr. Dulles emphasize about the U.S. stance towards Latin America?

It involves military intervention

It respects the internal affairs of American republics

It encourages political unification

It promotes economic sanctions

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Mr. Dulles, what is not acceptable in the political institutions of American States?

Institutions that support education

Institutions that encourage trade

Institutions that serve foreign powers

Institutions that promote democracy