Question

Which explains the primary motivations behind the United States’ intervention in Cuba in 1898?

A.The US sought to defend its eastern border from attack and drive Spain from power in the Americas.

B.The US sought to defend its plantation settlers who had moved to Cuba and remove Britain from power in the Americas.

C.The US sought to protect its belief in democracy and remove Britain from power in the Americas.

D.The US sought to protect its business investments and remove Spain from power in the Americas.

Answer 1

The correct answer is D. The US sought to protect its business investments and remove Spain from power in the Americas

Step-by-step explanation

Before the intervention of the US in Cuba in 1898, Cuba had tried to achieve the independence from Spain as Cuba was still ruled by the Spanish government, because of this US intervene to help Cuba to be independent and thus avoid Spain having any power over the US. Additionally, the US had economic interests as trade with Cuba was negatively affected and the shipping firms were losing money, also there were investments in Cuban sugar that would be affected by the conflict and the Spanish government. Because of this US wanted to avoid the Spanish having power in the Americas and protect the business with Cuba.

Answer 2

The answer would be D. Cuba was under the rule of the Spanish empire when the US intervened. On the surface, it seemed like the US wanted to promote democracy and freedom/independence by helping a country gain its independence, but since the US had business investments in the area and traded with the US the US supported a Cuban revolt.