Leonel Mejia
September 14, 2015
Contemporary World
Short Assignment #4
The Cold War - Colombia The Truman Doctrine which was established in 1947, basically states that the United States would provide help to democratic nations who are under the pressure of outside forces trying to take over. The help would come in form of political, military and economic aid. In South America, Colombia has been one of the countries affected by the Truman Doctrine. Colombia has suffered from internal conflict in since 1964. How does the conflict and the Truman Doctrine factor into social changes and the economy in Colombia? In 1964 a guerilla group named The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia was formed based on Marxist-Leninist principles. The Revolutionary
September 14, 2015
Contemporary World
Short Assignment #4
The Cold War - Colombia The Truman Doctrine which was established in 1947, basically states that the United States would provide help to democratic nations who are under the pressure of outside forces trying to take over. The help would come in form of political, military and economic aid. In South America, Colombia has been one of the countries affected by the Truman Doctrine. Colombia has suffered from internal conflict in since 1964. How does the conflict and the Truman Doctrine factor into social changes and the economy in Colombia? In 1964 a guerilla group named The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia was formed based on Marxist-Leninist principles. The Revolutionary