When the Dictator of Nicaragua Began Negotiating with Europe to Build

question 71

Multiple Choice

When the dictator of Nicaragua began negotiating with Europe to build a second canal the United States

• A)paid that country $20 million dollars to cease negotiations.
• B)assassinated him.
• C)encouraged the negotiations, knowing that competition would lead to better service.
• D)paid the European country to withdraw its offer.
• E)sent the Marines to overthrow his regime

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