USA HISTORY

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM(1890 1919)

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM

[SOURCES]
Woodrow Wilson wanted to avoid imperialism, but he ended up in a war with Huerta in

(A) Venezuela

(B) Panama

(C) Nicaragua

(D) ** Mexico

EXPLANATIONS BELOW

Concept note-1: -He also believed that the United States had to play the pioneering role in promoting democracy and peace throughout the world. Several nations, especially in Latin-America, were under the influence of imperialism, something that Wilson opposed.

Concept note-2: -Woodrow Wilson’s actual motivation was his desire to overthrow Huerta, whom he refused to recognize as Mexico’s leader; the Tampico Affair did succeed in further destabilizing Huerta’s regime and encouraging the revolutionary opponents.

Concept note-3: -His stance encouraged anti-Huerta forces in northern Mexico led by Venustiano Carranza. In April 1914, Mexican officials in Tampico arrested a few American sailors who blundered into a prohibited area, and Wilson used the incident to justify ordering the US Navy to occupy the port city of Veracruz.

Concept note-4: -In an address to Congress, President Wilson lists his “14 Points” for a just and lasting peace. His objectives include the self-determination of nations, free trade, disarmament, a pact to end secret treaties, and a league of nations to realize collective security.