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Use the following political cartoon to answer the question below:

This is a cartoon showing Uncle Sam looking at a map of the western hemisphere. He has drawn a number of lines from North America to areas in South America. On the map is written the phrase, 'Oh my, Such possibilities.'
© Universal History Images / UIG / Image Quest 2015

What does this cartoon indicate about the relationship between the United States and the newly-independent Latin American countries? (5 points)

a
The United States was interested in helping to bolster their independence.

b
The United States was a dispassionate observer of the problems in Latin America.

c
The United States was concerned with the many wars resulting after independence.

d
The United States hoped to benefit from problems in Latin America.

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kaylenarm1117

Answer: D

Explanation: This meant that whenever there was an attempt by any European country to involve itself in Latin America, the U.S. would try to prevent such an action from occurring.

viktoria98765
D. The United States hoped to benefit from problems in Latin America

Ongoing revolutions that had happened in many different Latin American countries at this time left them disorganized and unstable. United States-based companies and the government wanted to take advantage of the weakened states and profited from resources they had, which was a process that went on for a long time.

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