American policy towards post-colonial Latin America in the twentieth century was generally characterized by support for
a. anti-communist authoritarian regimes.
b. democratic freedoms and widespread liberal reforms.
c. increasing Latin American economic self-reliance.
d. Western European intervention in former colonial areas.
Ans: a. anti-communist authoritarian regimes.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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