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The US government was very involved in Latin America during the Cold War, often in an attempt to __________.

A
establish agricultural trade, especially for tropical fruit such as bananas
B
rebuild the Panama Canal and increase shipping
C
promote English as the most common language in the region
D
stop the spread of communism in the region
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The mestizo population group is a majority group in most Latin American countries. Mestizos are best described as people __________.

A
of mixed Spanish and African heritage
B
of Spanish descent who were born in the Americas
C
who were born in Spain but live in the New World
D
of mixed Spanish and Native American heritage
8

Haiti’s independence from France was achieved through a __________.

A
campaign by the US
B
peaceful transfer of power
C
slave rebellion
D
military effort by Cuba
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Which of the following actions is not an example of US involvement in Latin America?

A
building the Panama Canal
B
intervening in Central American governments during the Cold War
C
engaging in the Spanish-American War
D
bringing the tradition of Carnival to Brazil

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