1. The United States intervened in Latin American affairs in order to stop the spread of communism. Many people had opinions about the U.S. intervention in Latin America. As a citizen of the United States, you will outline a letter to the editor voicing your opinion about U.S. actions in Chile. In your letter, you should include the following:
• A summary of events in Chile
• A discussion of arguments for and against U.S. intervention:
– What American values or ideals does intervention support?
– What American values or ideals does intervention violate?
– What might the United States gain by intervening?
– What might the United States lose by not intervening?
• Your support of or opposition to U.S. actions
