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 write 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