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It is the crossroads of three continents Europe, Africa and Asia
Deep divisions based on race, class, and region meant that independence movements in Latin America were slowed by fear of social rebellion from below.
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The best option would be that "<span>The U.S. imposed a treaty that forced Latin American countries to democratize or face crippling sanctions," since it was never in American's best interest to force the democratization of the region. </span>