Question

Why did the United States wish to intervene in Latin America during the late 1800s and early 1900s?
(1 point)
Responses

to protect its growing investments in Latin America
to protect its growing investments in Latin America

to encourage Latin American trade with Europe
to encourage Latin American trade with Europe

to end Latin American independence movements
to end Latin American independence movements

to reduce the influence of communism in Latin America

Answer 1

to protect its growing investments in Latin America

The U.S. intervened to protect economic interests and investments (e.g., under the Monroe Doctrine, Roosevelt Corollary, and "Dollar Diplomacy").