American involvement in the affairs of Latin American nations at the turn of the century usually stemmed from
a. the need to defend these nations against a reassertion of Spanish power.
b. the hope that involvement would lead to their outright acquisition by the United States.
c. the fact that they were chronically in debt.
d. the desire to control the flow of Latin American immigrants into the United States.
e. a desire to strengthen Latin American democracy.
Answer: C