Question

1. what does it mean to say that the u.s. funded guerrilla fighters with covert aid?

the cia sent them money.
the u.s. gave them military training.
the u.s. gave them aid secretly.
the cia helped them take over their government.

Explanation:

Define the term "covert"

The word "covert" means hidden, secret, or not openly acknowledged or displayed.

Analyze the context of "covert aid"

In foreign policy and military contexts, "covert aid" refers to assistance (financial, military, or logistical) provided in a manner that hides the identity of the sponsor or allows for plausible deniability.

Evaluate the given options

• "The CIA sent them money": Too specific; covert aid is not limited to money.
• "The U.S. gave them military training": Training is a form of aid, but "covert" specifically denotes the secret nature of the assistance.
• "The U.S. gave them aid secretly": Directly matches the definition of "covert" (secret) and "aid" (assistance).
• "The CIA helped them take over their government": This describes a regime change operation, which is a specific outcome rather than the definition of covert aid itself.

Answer:

• (A) The CIA sent them money.
• (B) The U.S. gave them military training.
• (C) The U.S. gave them aid secretly. (Correct answer)
• (D) The CIA helped them take over their government.