Q:1
Many people in Latin America, as we enter into the 21st century, do not trust or respect the United States. Why?

A. During the 20th century the U.S. repeatedly tried to overthrow various Latin American leaders.
B. Most Latin Americans are conservative Catholics and do not trust the growing liberal American politics.
C. In order to fight communism, the United States supported corrupt and cruel military dictatorships.
D. The United States was unwilling to send supplies and financial assistance to these struggling countries.

Q:2
Most military juntas in Latin America were corrupt while some were simply not effective. One junta that ruled from 1963 to 1967 hoped to improve conditions overall while resisting the growing  popularity of communism. In the end, it succeeded only in ridding the government of communists and their sympathizers. In what country was this junta located?

A. Honduras
B. San Salvador
C. Brazil
D. Ecuador

Q:3
Oscar Romero was the outspoken Catholic archbishop of San Salvador from 1977 until his death in 1980. Who did Romero criticize and why?

A. He criticized the junta for putting its own needs above the needs of the people.
B. He criticized the Catholic Church for not sending sufficient money and aid to his country.
C. He criticized the military officers who were killing innocent women and children.
D. He criticized the United States for assisting the impoverished people of Argentina.

Q:4

Which of the following best describes the conditions in much of Latin America, including Ecuador and El Salvador, during the 20th century?

A. While Latin America suffered from many political and economic problems, the outlook for this region greatly improved by the middle of the 20th century.

B. During the 20th century much of Latin America suffered from political instability, war between factions, and extreme poverty.

C. Latin America, with its vast resources and rich history, was seen as one of the most advanced and stable regions of the world during the 20th century.

D. Fear of military and economic takeover by either the United States or the Soviet Union hung over most of Latin America during the 20th century.