HIS 402 THE U.S. AND LATIN AMERICA

An exploration of the cultural, diplomatic, economic, and political relationships between the U.S. and Latin America and the Caribbean during the 20th century. The course examines both causes and consequences of U.S. interventions, while also considering Latin America's influence on U.S. foreign and domestic policy. Students will consider the factors that shaped U.S.-Latin American relations, including business and trade, politics, collective security, religion, human rights, music, and sports.