In 1926, why did the U.S. intervene in Nicaragua?
A) to save American lives and protect financial interests
B) to ensure a democratic election
C) to stop Socialism in Central America
D) to send a warning to Cuba

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The U.S. intervened in Nicaragua in 1926 to protect American lives and financial interests. The country was in a state of political turmoil and American businesses had invested heavily in the region. The U.S. government feared that the instability could threaten these investments and the lives of American citizens living in Nicaragua.

In 1926, Why Did the U