Question

in the era immediately following the coup that overthrew jacobo árbenz in 1954, how did the united states maintain its influence in guatemala?
the american government annexed guatemala.
the united states reclaimed all land confiscated in reforms.
american operatives infiltrated and dissolved communist groups.
a cia appointee headed the new dictatorship.

Explanation:

After the 1954 coup in Guatemala that overthrew Jacobo Árbenz, a CIA - backed Carlos Castillo Armas came to power. He was essentially a CIA appointee who led the new regime which was a dictatorship. The US did not annex Guatemala. While land reclamation was part of the post - coup changes, it was not the main way the US maintained influence. And infiltrating and dissolving communist groups was part of the broader agenda but the key was having a pro - US dictator in power.

Answer:

D. A CIA appointee headed the new dictatorship.