Why did the U.S. Navy take control of the port of Veracruz in Mexico in the spring of 1914?

Question

A.
to prop up the government of Maduro

B.
to intercept Pancho Villa

C.
to oust Caranza

D.
to block arms for Huerta

Answer 1

The U.S. Navy took control of the port of Veracruz in Mexico in the spring of 1914 to block arms for Huerta.