The main reason why the United States was so interested in the security of Latin America is because the Latin American countries were so close to the US, meaning that if they were invaded by European powers it would post a threat to the US.
Answer:
- The sinking of the Lusitania
- The Zimmerman Telegram
Explanation:
German submarines attacked and sunk the Lusitania, a British passenger ship. This killed 128 Americans and created tensions between America and Germany.
Germany sent a telegram to Mexico to attack the United States. The United Kingdom was able to intercept the telegram and showed it the United States. The Zimmerman Telegram was the last straw for the United States.
Answer: The stong nationalism of the Serbians.
Explanation: The Serbians were against plans of Austria-Hungary to colonize their land.
