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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.
The U.S. successfully promoted democratic governments throughout the region.
The U.S. successfully promoted democratic governments throughout the region.
The Soviet Union prevented widespread actions by the U.S. in Latin America.
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The best statement that 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 statement accurately reflects the U.S. policy of containment during the Cold War, where it often supported authoritarian regimes or intervened in conflicts to counter perceived communist threats, sometimes leading to negative consequences for democracy and human rights in the region.
