why did the united states wish to intervene in latin america during the late 1800s and early 1900s
A.to protect its growing investments in latin america
B.to encourage latin american trade with europe
C.to end latin american independence movements
D.to reduce the influence of communism in latin america
A. to protect its growing investments in Latin America
During the late 1800s and early 1900s, the United States had made significant investments in Latin America, particularly in industries such as mining, agriculture, and infrastructure. As a result, the US sought to intervene in Latin America to protect these investments and ensure political stability in the region. This was evident in actions such as the establishment of the Monroe Doctrine and the Roosevelt Corollary, which asserted US authority over Latin American affairs and justified US intervention to protect its interests.