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Latin America after Independence

Question 7 • PARTA - EVP: PGCPS WORLD HISTORY CR (FALL2026) - 792283

The US and Europe intervened in Mexico’s politics primarily because of

Answer
A
fears that Mexico’s instability would affect their own interests.
B
concern that dictatorial rule in Mexico violated human rights laws.
C
concern that Mexican citizens would fall deeper into a cycle of poverty.
D
fears that Mexico’s military would attempt to grab foreign territory.

Explanation

The United States and European powers intervened mainly to protect their political and economic interests in Mexico. Mexico’s instability threatened those interests, including foreign investments and debts owed to European countries. Human rights and poverty were not the primary reasons for intervention.

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