Which of the Following Is True of Both the Venezuelan

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of both the Venezuelan crisis and the Cuban crisis?

• A) In both instances, the United States insisted that it would set the rules of conduct in the Western Hemisphere.
• B) Both situations indicated willingness on the part of European powers to back down in the face of American might.
• C) Both situations contributed to a general deterioration of American relations with the European powers.
• D) In both instances, the United States waged war without congressional approval to do so.

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