Question

Which statement best summarizes U.S. actions in Central and South America during the Cold War?

O A. The United States won popular support by punishing U.S. corporations that exploited workers.
B. The United States let the Soviet Union to control the region in order to end the arms race. C. The United States offered support to violent dictators as long as they were not communists. 0 D. The United States avoided becoming involved in proxy wars due to their high cost.​

Answer 1

C. The United States offered support to violent dictators as long as they were not communists. is correct

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Answer 2

Option: C. The United States offered support to violent dictators as long as they were not communists.

Step-by-step explanation:

The United States began to take actions in Central and South America as communism began to found its way in this continent. During the Cold War, America tried to stop communism, particularly in Latin America. The American government help many nations as those countries were willing to fight against communism, no matter how oppressive or undemocratic that regime or government was. Cuba, Argentina, Venezuela, Guatemala, Chile, Paraguay, and the Dominican Republic were some of the nations that got support from America. It also gives rise to dictatorships in Latin America.