1. Latin America in the 20th Century

2. The World War I Era
U.S. replaced Britain as the dominant foreign power in the region
Political and economic intervention by the U.S. caused resentment
Russian and Mexican revolutions inspired student radicals to resist these trends

5. The Great Depression
Decline in foreign investment and collapse of global export markets devastated L.A.’s economies
Both of these new realities encouraged the growth of domestic manufacturing
“Good Neighbor” policy of FDR improved relations with the U.S.

6. World War II
Nearly all L.A. nations declared war on the Axis following Pearl Harbor
Argentina’s fascist regime delayed its declaration until 1945
L.A. proved an important source of food and raw materials for the Allied war effort

7. Escuadrón 201: The “Aztec Eagles”

8. "…it is better to have a strong regime in power than a liberal one if it is indulgent and relaxed and (infiltrated) by communists."
George F. Kennan

9. The Cold War Cuban Revolution of 1959 polarized Latin America
Right-wing regimes (Chile, Argentina, Brazil) were supported by the U.S.
Left-wing regimes (Nicaragua, El Salvador) were supported by Cuba, Soviet Union
Fidel Castro and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev