Asked by Rebecca Lytle on Jun 03, 2024
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What dictator gained power due to help from the U.S. Marines in the 1920s and 1930s?
A) Hitler in Germany
B) Castro in Cuba
C) Stalin in Russia
D) Somoza in Nicaragua
E) Mussolini in Italy
U.S. Marines
A branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for providing power projection and amphibious warfare capabilities.
Dictator
A ruler with absolute power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force rather than by democratic means.
Nicaragua
A country in Central America known for its significant biodiversity, historical political turmoil, and as a site of intervention by foreign powers.
- Investigate the foreign policy of America during the 1920s, focusing on isolationist inclinations and their effects on immigration.
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Zybrea KnightJun 09, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Anastasio Somoza García gained power in Nicaragua with the support of the U.S. Marines, who were present in the country from 1912 to 1933 to protect U.S. interests. Somoza established a dynasty that would control Nicaragua for decades.
Learning Objectives
- Investigate the foreign policy of America during the 1920s, focusing on isolationist inclinations and their effects on immigration.