This resource explores the historical interplay between the United Fruit Company (UFC) and U.S. government intervention in Guatemala, focusing on the conflicts that arose due to economic interests. It details the UFC's influence over Guatemalan political and economic systems in the early 1900s, highlighting events such as the 1928 Banana Massacre, where striking workers were faced with violent repression in their fight for better working conditions. The resource also examines the critical 1954 coup that removed President Jacobo Árbenz, who aimed to redistribute land to poor farmers, a move detrimental to UFC's interests. Through various activities, students analyze the causes and effects of these historical events, drawing connections to broader themes of economic exploitation and power dynamics in global trade.