U.S. policy toward Central American countries such as El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua during Ronald Reagan's presidency was guided most of all by
A) strong support for democracy and human rights.
B) uncompromising opposition to authoritarian regimes.
C) Cold War assumptions and objectives.
D) U.S. economic interests.
Answer: C
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