1972-1985: US intervention in Latin America

Question 1

How did the cold war start in Chile

Answer 1

1970 Gossens, Marxist was winning the electoral polls so America used CIA to start a coup.

Question 2

When did Chile military gain control

Answer 2

September 1973

Question 3

Who gained power in Chile after the coup

Answer 3

Repressive junta led by Gen

Question 4

What was Operation Urgent Fury

Answer 4

In Grenada where America invaded starting a coup

Question 4

When was operation Urgent Fury

Answer 4

1983

Question 5

Why were the USA involved in Grenada

Answer 5

As in 1979 the leftist group called New Jewel Movement seized power. Leader Maurice executed in 1983. Leading to another coup showing instability. Which led to American invasion

Question 6

Why were the USA involved in Nicaragua

Answer 6

The USA supported the Somoza dynasty but due to economic issues in Nicaragua the people supported the FSLN. Led to Sadinistas to take power and fearing a communist takeover Reagan authorise CIA for a counter-revolution supporting the “Contras”

Question 7

Why were the Contras unpopular

Answer 7

They were unpopular as they would destroy cash crops of coffee and cotton, demolished roads, bridges, schools and hospitals. They also committed atrocities