Question

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the rise in democracy in Latin America?
Select the best answer from the choices provided.
Communist economies, such as the Soviet Union's and Cuba's, failed after the Cold War, which damaged left-wing ideology.
The end of the Cold War meant that the U.S. could put more pressure on right-wing allies to democratize.
The U.S. imposed a treaty that forced Latin American countries to democratize or face crippling sanctions.
Dictators stepped down from power.

Answer 1

The best option would be that "The U.S. imposed a treaty that forced Latin American countries to democratize or face crippling sanctions," since it was never in American's best interest to force the democratization of the region.