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7 July, 22:25

Why did the United States support the overthrow of an elected Guatemalan president?

A: to avoid the possibility of an all-out war

B: to provide a strong foundation for future elections

C: to protect U. S. business and prevent the spread of communism

D: to shore up the democracy by eliminating a ruthless leader

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  1. 7 July, 22:46
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    c

    Explanation:

    Answer: The US wanted to protect their country and prevent the spread of communism ... The U. S. intervened in Guatemala in 1954 by removing its elected president, Jacobo Arbenz, who was soft on communism, in order to maintain the US hegemony in the Western Hemisphere.
  2. 7 July, 22:52
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    C. to protect U. S. business and prevent the spread of communism

    Explanation: The US wanted to protect their country and prevent the spread of communism. The U. S. intervened in Guatemala in 1954 by removing its elected president, Jacobo Arbenz, who was soft on communism, in order to maintain the US hegemony in the Western Hemisphere.
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