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Capitalism, Communism, and the Cold War — Test

Question 25 • Contemporary Studies

After the United States helped overthrow President Guzman of Guatemala in the early 1950s,

Answer
A
Guzman was reinstated by popular vote.
B
the new leader quickly became a military dictator.
C
communists took over anyway.
D
the country enjoyed years of fair democratic rule.

Explanation

After the U.S.-backed coup removed Guatemala’s president in 1954, Carlos Castillo Armas took power. His government was authoritarian and suppressed political opposition, rather than restoring democratic rule or bringing the ousted president back by popular vote. So the best choice is that the new leader quickly became a military dictator.

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