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The Cold War around the World — Quiz

Question 16 • World History CR

How did Guatemalan policy most affect U.S. interests?

Answer
A
Guatemala had vast oil reserves desired by U.S. companies.
B
The United States feared Guatemalan influence in El Salvador.
C
Guatemala had a large American expatriate community.
D
U.S. companies owned a large proportion of Guatemala’s land.

Explanation

U.S. companies, especially the United Fruit Company, owned large areas of land in Guatemala, much of it unused. Guatemala’s land reform threatened those holdings, so U.S. economic interests were directly affected. The correct choice is “U.S. companies owned a large proportion of Guatemala’s land.”

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