1. STUDY GUIDE FOR MID-TERM EXAMINATION
Political Science 146A
Winter 2004

2. I. DISCUSSION ITEMS (~30 points)
Write a short (two- to three-sentence) statement identifying
and explaining the significance of such items as:
Roosevelt Corollary
José Martí
Alliance for Progress
Rafael Trujillo
Organization of American States
Economic Commission for Latin America (CEPAL)
“dirty war”
Truman Doctrine
Salvador Allende
Contadora
OCIAA
Good Neighbor Policy
César Augusto Sandino
Alberto van Klaveren

3. II. ESSAY QUESTIONS (~70 points)
Be ready to write essays on such topics as:
Describe the concept of “manifest destiny” and its implications for U.S.-Latin American relations.
Describe and analyze the ideological content of Latin American reactions to the rise of U.S. power during the so-called “imperial era.” Be sure to refer to specific sources during the course of your answer.
What were the principal political effects of the Cold War within Latin America?
Describe major episodes of U.S. intervention in Latin America during the Cold War. Were they successful? According to what criteria?