or permit any foreign power or powers to obtain by colonization or for military or naval purposes or otherwise, lodgement in or control over any portion of said island. . . .
III. That the government of Cuba consents that the United States may exercise the right to intervene for the preservation of Cuban independence, the maintenance of a government adequate for the protection of life, property, and individual liberty, and for discharging the obligations with respect to Cuba imposed by the treaty of Paris on the United States, now to be assumed and undertaken by the government of Cuba.
IV. That all Acts of the United States in Cuba during its military occupancy thereof are ratified and validated, and all lawful rights acquired thereunder shall be maintained and protected.
VII. That to enable the United States to maintain the independence of Cuba, and to protect the people thereof, as well as for its own defense, the government of Cuba will sell or lease to the United States lands necessary for coaling or naval stations at certain specified points to be agreed upon with the President of the United States.
Use the excerpt to answer the question.
The provisions of the amendment reflect the United States’
A.
growing network of diplomatic ties and allies.
B.
emergence as a colonial power to rival European powers.
C.
growing influence in markets in the Western Hemisphere.
D.
expanding political and military presence in the Americas.
B. emergence as a colonial power to rival European powers.
The correct answer is D. expanding political and military presence in the Americas.
The provisions of the amendment reflect the United States' aim to prevent any foreign power from obtaining control over Cuba, as well as their right to intervene in Cuba's affairs to preserve its independence and protect the government and people of Cuba. This demonstrates the United States' expanding political and military presence in the Americas.