U.S. Foreign Policy in Latin America

The video explores US foreign policy in Latin America during the Cold War, focusing on the impact of the Cuban Revolution and subsequent US interventions in Nicaragua and El Salvador. It highlights the military and economic strategies employed by the US, the resulting civil conflicts, and the long-term consequences of these actions, including immigration issues. The video emphasizes the importance of learning from history to avoid repeating past mistakes.

What was the primary concern of the U.S. after World War II?

• Spreading democracy

• Economic recession

• Environmental issues

• Spreading communism

What event in 1959 significantly shifted U.S. attention to Latin America?

• The Cuban Revolution

• The Korean War

• The Vietnam War

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

Which country did the U.S. support coups against leftist governments?

• Peru

• Brazil

• Argentina

• Mexico

What was the U.S. reaction to the fall of Nicaragua's U.S.-backed dictatorship in 1979?

• They ignored it

• They celebrated it

• It caused alarm in Washington

• They supported it

What was the main reason for U.S. involvement in El Salvador?

• Preventing the spread of communism

• Military expansion

• Humanitarian aid

• Economic interests

What was the outcome of the U.S. strategy in El Salvador?

• Economic prosperity

• Prolonged civil war

• Long-lasting peace

• Quick victory

What type of rulers did the U.S. support throughout Latin America?

• Democratic rulers

• Autocratic rulers

• Socialist rulers

• Monarchs

What was a significant consequence of U.S. foreign policy in Latin America?

• Environmental conservation

• Civil wars and dictatorships

• Political stability

• Economic growth

What is one of the ongoing consequences of U.S. foreign policy in Latin America?

• Cultural exchange

• Technological advancement

• Immigration crisis

• Increased tourism

What lesson should be learned from U.S. actions in Latin America?

• Support any government

• Ignore historical events

• Be cautious about alliances

• Focus on economic policies