Pol Sci 127


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March 9, 1972


Answer 1 or 2, not both:

1. What role has the Cold War played in shaping U.S. policies
to~wrd latin America? Do you think the premises have changed?
Give reasons for your answer (Notes a, well-argued statement
backing up either a "yes" or a 'no will be acceptable )

2. The U.So often has pursued imperialistic policies towards
latin America.
(a) Agree or disagree with this statement defining what you
mean by imperialism. been
(b) If you e: What, in your opinion, have the main moti-
vations d U.S. imperialism in thhe hemisphere?
If you disagree: Characterize the U.S. stance towards
latinn America in any other way you feel moro apppropiate,
and show how U.Se economic,. political and military poli-
cies in Latin America fit into yojur framework
Note: Again, a fwel-reasoned presentation in eSi side
of the question is acceptableL

3. Who, or what, are the following (i.e., Brarsilian~ paxty leader,
Mexican pastry, Venezuela philosopher, etc.), and what influence
did each exert on hemisphere affaixs (and4 in some cases,
beyond)?


Joed Figueres
Francisco I. Madero
Anaconda & Kennecott
Fernando Beladnde Terry
Pedro II
Rdmulo Betancourt
Jose Carlos MwN'iteguo.
.luticialisao
Ldaro ca.renas
11aria Eugenia Rojas (INAIrO)


11 U Get1lio Vargas
12o Operation Pan-America.
13. ae
14. Douglas Bravo
15. Juan Bosch
16 lAis Huiioz Narfn
17.o Organization of American State;
3fi, Alianza Popular Rovolucionario
Americana (APiRL)
19. "Effective suffrage, no
reelection."
20. The Good Neighbor


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