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The US government was very involved in Latin America during the Cold War, often in an attempt to __________.
A.
establish agricultural trade, especially for tropical fruit such as bananas
B.
rebuild the Panama Canal and increase shipping
C.
promote English as the most common language in the region
D.
stop the spread of communism in the region

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D. stop the spread of communism in the region

During the Cold War the U.S. intervened politically, economically and militarily in Latin America (e.g., Guatemala 1954, support for anti-communist regimes, Alliance for Progress, actions in Chile and Central America) to contain Soviet influence and prevent communist governments.