Despite President Wilson's desire to respect Mexico's sovereignty, Americans disagreed because
A) the U.S. economy was bad and a war would help.
B) Americans had investments in Mexico and many American citizens worked in Mexico.
C) Americans were angry at the bloody military coups in Mexico.
D) Americans were concerned about the U.S./Mexico border.
Answer: B
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What will be an ideal response?
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