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Which of the following statements best summarizes the U.S. interaction with Latin America during the Cold War?(1 point)
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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. chose not to interact with Latin America, instead focusing on Africa and Asia.
The U.S. chose not to interact with Latin America, instead focusing on Africa and Asia.
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.
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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 captures the essence of U.S. foreign policy in the region during the Cold War, where the U.S. often supported authoritarian regimes and intervened in various countries to curb the influence of communist movements.
