Question

The United States intervened in Latin American countries in the early 1900s to

a. spread western civilization.
b. gain additional colonies.
c. protect American lives and investments.
d. grant independence.

Answer 1

One of the main reasons why the United States intervened in Latin American countries in the early 1900s was to "c. protect American lives and investments", since the US was worried that political and economic instability in the region could threaten US interests.