Why did the United States invade the tiny Caribbean island of Grenada in October 1983?

A) Cuban forces threatened to take over the important sugar producer.
B) Soviet missiles on the island were threatening Florida and the Gulf Coast.
C) The Grenadian dictator Daniel Noriega was refusing to step down.
D) Reagan feared the island's Marxist leaders might hold U.S. students hostage.

Grenada

A country located in the Caribbean Sea, comprised of a main island also called Grenada and smaller surrounding islands.

Caribbean Island

Any of the islands in the Caribbean Sea; these islands are known for their distinctive cultures, biodiversity, and major tourist destinations.

Marxist Leaders

Individuals who lead or have led movements or governments based on the ideological principles of Marxism, focusing on class struggle, the abolition of private property, and the establishment of a classless society.