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Latin American Reform — Quiz

Question 16 • Principles of American Democracy

After Cuba lost economic aid from the Soviet Union, Fidel Castro

Answer
A
changed the country’s system of government.
B
turned to other communist countries for help.
C
encouraged the United States to invest in the country.
D
allowed some economic reforms to occur.

Explanation

When Soviet aid ended, Cuba faced a severe economic crisis. Fidel Castro responded by permitting limited economic reforms, such as allowing some private enterprise and foreign investment, while keeping the communist government in place. Therefore, the correct answer is “allowed some economic reforms to occur.”

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