What actions did the united states take as part of its intervention against nicaragua
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U.S. Intervention in Nicaragua
Explanation:
During the year 1911/1912 leading up to the First World War, the United States wanted to gain political mileage in Central America. As a result, the U.S. Government intervened directly in Nicaraguan affairs in order to ensure the rule of a government friendly to U.S. political and commercial interests. Nicaraguans saw this as a foreign takeover of their political, banking and railroad systems. U.S. Secretary of State Philander Knox had become increasingly concerned about the activities of Nicaraguan President Jos Zelaya who came to power in a military coup in 1893.
When two U.S. officers in the rebel army were captured and executed by Zelaya's forces, the U.S. Marines landed on the Caribbean coast, and the rebellion against Zelaya scored increasing victories. The rebel leader Juan Estrada's forces seized the capital city. Knox cut a deal with Estrada and agreed to recognize the new government if they prosecuted those responsible for the execution of U.S. citizens, along with a promise of an election within the next six months and the establishment of a commission to resolve claims for damage against property during the revolt.