Which of the following is true of both the Venezuelan crisis and the Cuban crisis?
A. In both instances, the United States insisted that it would set the rules of conduct in the Western Hemisphere.
B. Both situations indicated willingness on the part of European powers to back down in the face of American might.
C. Both situations contributed to a general deterioration of American relations with the European powers.
D. In both instances, the United States waged war without congressional approval to do so.
Answer: A
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