FBI Covert Operations and CISPES

FBI Covert Operations and CISPES

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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In the 1980s, the FBI conducted operations against CISPES, a group opposing US intervention in Central America. Frank Verrilli, an FBI infiltrator, exposed these actions, revealing tactics like phony publications, disruptions, and collaboration with Salvadoran death squads. The aim was to dismantle CISPES and discredit its efforts. This case highlights the covert actions for which the CIA is infamous.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary target of the FBI's operations in the 1980s?

The United Nations

CISPES

The European Union

The Soviet Union

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the whistleblower that exposed the FBI's operations against CISPES?

Edward Snowden

Julian Assange

Frank Verrilli

Chelsea Manning

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the FBI's main goal in infiltrating CISPES according to Frank Verrilli?

To break and destroy the movement against US intervention in Central America

To gather intelligence on Soviet activities

To promote US policies in Central America

To support CISPES in their activities

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which tactic did the FBI use to discredit CISPES in communities?

Publishing genuine articles

Supporting their rallies

Creating fake publications

Providing financial aid

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the aggressive tactics used by the FBI against CISPES?

Organizing charity events

Hiring right-wing students to disrupt events

Providing security for CISPES events

Hiring left-wing students to support rallies

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the FBI's plan involving a nun in the Dallas chapter of CISPES?

To blackmail her with photos

To recruit her as an informant

To promote her to a higher position

To provide her with protection

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

With whom did the FBI exchange information about activists?

The United Nations

The Soviet Union

The European Union

The Salvadoran National Guard

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