Question

Why did the United States become involved in Mexico's civil war? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses

Relations had weakened between the United States and the new government.
Relations had weakened between the United States and the new government.

Mexico was unable to end the war without U.S. intervention.
Mexico was unable to end the war without U.S. intervention.

The United States provided troops to support the leader Wilson preferred.
The United States provided troops to support the leader Wilson preferred.

Mexican soldiers arrested a group of American sailors.

Answer 1

Select:
- Relations had weakened between the United States and the new government.
- The United States provided troops to support the leader Wilson preferred.
- Mexican soldiers arrested a group of American sailors.

Explanation: Wilson refused to recognize Victoriano Huerta’s government, relations deteriorated, the Tampico Affair (arrest of U.S. sailors) helped trigger intervention (Veracruz), and U.S. forces were used to influence Mexican politics (and later to pursue Pancho Villa). The statement that "Mexico was unable to end the war without U.S. intervention" is not correct.