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 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 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.

Answer 1

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. policy of supporting authoritarian regimes and intervening in domestic conflicts in an effort to curb communist influence during that era.