- 1. Where was Jacobo Árbenz born?
A) Argentina
B) Guatemala
C) Brazil
D) Mexico
- 2. In which year did Jacobo Árbenz become the President of Guatemala?
A) 1960
B) 1973
C) 1945
D) 1951
- 3. What was the name of the land reform program implemented by Jacobo Árbenz?
A) Project Esperanza
B) Operation Atlas
C) Decree 900
D) Plan Abarca
- 4. Which country's government was involved in the CIA-led operation to overthrow Jacobo Árbenz?
A) Soviet Union
B) China
C) United States
D) France
- 5. What was the economic impact of Jacobo Árbenz's land reforms on the United Fruit Company?
A) Increased market share
B) International expansion
C) Government subsidies
D) Loss of land and profits
- 6. What was the name of the CIA operation that led to the overthrow of Jacobo Árbenz?
A) Mission Liberty
B) Task Force Solidarity
C) Operation PBSUCCESS
D) Project Freedom
- 7. After his overthrow, where did Jacobo Árbenz seek asylum?
A) Peru
B) Nicaragua
C) Mexico
D) Colombia
- 8. Which military dictator succeeded Jacobo Árbenz after his overthrow?
A) Fulgencio Batista
B) Carlos Castillo Armas
C) Anastasio Somoza García
D) Rafael Trujillo
- 9. What was the approximate duration of Jacobo Árbenz's presidency in Guatemala?
A) 10 years
B) 6 years
C) 2 years
D) 4 years
- 10. What was the impact of Jacobo Árbenz's overthrow on left-wing movements in Latin America?
A) Empowerment and growth
B) Peaceful transition
C) Suppression and fear
D) International support
- 11. Who was the U.S. Secretary of State during the time of Jacobo Árbenz's overthrow?
A) John Foster Dulles
B) Dean Acheson
C) George Marshall
D) Henry Kissinger
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