Which of the following statements best summarizes the U.S. interaction with Latin America during the Cold War?(1 point)

Responses

The Soviet Union prevented widespread actions by the U.S. in Latin America.
The Soviet Union prevented widespread actions by the U.S. in Latin America.

The U.S. successfully promoted democratic governments throughout the region.
The U.S. successfully promoted democratic governments throughout the region.

The U.S. prevented the spread of communism, even if the result was repressive governments and civil war.
The U.S. prevented the spread of communism, even if the result was repressive governments and civil war.

The U.S. chose not to interact with Latin America, instead focusing on Africa and Asia.

1 answer

The statement that best summarizes the U.S. interaction with Latin America during the Cold War is:

The U.S. prevented the spread of communism, even if the result was repressive governments and civil war.

This reflects the U.S. engagement in the region, often supporting authoritarian regimes and intervening in countries to counter perceived communist threats.