From 1914 to 1916, U.S. intervention in Mexico:
a. demonstrated the weaknesses of Wilson's foreign policy.
b. liberated Mexico from Spain.
c. demonstrated that the United States could successfully use force to reorder the affairs of nations.
d. led to the U.S. takeover of Mexico.
e. was welcomed by the Mexican people.
Answer: a. demonstrated the weaknesses of Wilson's foreign policy.
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