Question

In the text, you read this about President Wilson's policy towards Mexico:

As civil war raged [in Mexico], [President] Wilson refused to recognize what he called Huerta’s “government of butchers.”

Use the passage to answer the question.

Based on the text and this quotation, why did Wilson refuse to recognize the Mexican government of General Victoriano Huerta?
A.Huerta and his followers arrested and killed American sailors in 1914.
B.Huerta and his followers fought battles with American soldiers sent to Mexico by Wilson.
C.Huerta and his followers took over businesses with ties to American investors in Mexico.
D.Huerta and his followers overthrew and killed a governmental leader who promised democratic reform in Mexico.

Answer 1

Answer:

When the war with Spain began, the United States pledged to 'leave the government and control of [Cuba] to its people. ... As civil war raged [in Mexico], [President] Wilson refused to recognize what he called Huerta's 'government of butchers.

As civil war raged [in Mexico], [President] Wilson refused to recognize what he called Huerta's "government of butchers."

Imperialism- the policy in which stronger nations extend their economic, political, and/or military control over weaker territories.

Answer 2

Wilson refused to recognize the Mexican government of General Victoriano Huerta because (A) Huerta and his followers arrested and killed American sailors in 1914.

• Wilson believed and described Huerta's government the government murder as its President got killed by his own military. He felt that this government was such which was holding the power but it did not realize in real how actually got the power.
• Wilson was a firm believer in the protection o human rights and was against the dictatorship of Huerta.
• He even helped the opposition and supported them with mutinies against Huerta.
• His main aim was to remove Huerta from the rule and get those powers.
• He was successful through his Tampico Affair in the establishment of Huerta's government which was possible because he supported the ones who were in oppressing him and were against him.
• Later as Huerta was defeated, he fled to Spain and later was arrested for the rebellion he carried out.

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