Why did President Cleveland invoke the Monroe Doctrine and threaten war with Britain?
A) The British were involved in a dispute in Venezuela.
B) The British presence had gotten very strong in Panama.
C) Cuban-British relations had become tight.
D) British leaders had their eyes on potential trade with Guatamala.
A
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