Which statement best explains why the United States supported harsh government of El Salvador and Guatemala?
A.)The United States benefited from an economic relationship with both countries.
B.)U.S policy supported democratic throughout Latin America
C.)El Salvador and Guatemala were fighting communist rebels
D.)El Salvador and Guatemala were allies against the Sandinistas
Is it A?
Actually, both A and C could be correct. Our interests in those countries has been primarily economic, but the populist rebels who wanted to get rid of dictatorships and oligarchies were feared to be "socialist" or "communist". Read your text materials carefully to make sure which one is emphasized in your class.
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Which statement best explains why the United States supported the harsh governments of El Salvador and Guatemala?
A. The United States benefited from an economic relationship with both countries.
B. U.S. policy supported democracies throughout Latin America.
C. El Salvador and Guatemala were fighting communist rebels.
D. El Salvador and Guatemala were allies against the Sandinistas.
The best explanation of why the United States supported the harsh governments of El Salvador and Guatemala is A. The United States benefited from an economic relationship with both countries.
To determine which statement best explains why the United States supported the harsh governments of El Salvador and Guatemala, we need to evaluate each option:
A.) The United States benefited from an economic relationship with both countries: This statement suggests that the U.S. support was purely driven by economic interests. While economic considerations can play a role in foreign policy decisions, it may not fully capture the complexity of the situation.
B.) U.S. policy supported democracy throughout Latin America: This statement suggests that the U.S. support was driven by a desire to promote democracy in the region. However, the harsh governments in El Salvador and Guatemala were known for their violations of human rights and suppression of democracy, which contradicts this statement.
C.) El Salvador and Guatemala were fighting communist rebels: This statement suggests that the U.S. support was motivated by the Cold War context, where the U.S. aimed to counter the spread of communism. It is important to note that conflicts in El Salvador and Guatemala did involve communist rebels, such as the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front (FMLN) in El Salvador.
D.) El Salvador and Guatemala were allies against the Sandinistas: This statement suggests that the U.S. support was driven by the desire to counter the Sandinista government in Nicaragua, which was deemed a threat by the U.S. government during the Cold War.
Given the options, it is more accurate to say that option C is the best explanation. However, it is essential to acknowledge that the U.S. support for the governments in El Salvador and Guatemala was multifaceted and influenced by several factors.
Trust me, it is A. I checked and it is correct :)
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