The statue was actually built in 1886 in France. By piece by piece it was brought over to the United States. The us was responsible for building the base and France built the statue itself.
The correct answer is "The United States hoped to benefit from problems in Latin America.".
Latin American governments are considered as "faulty democracies" or "pseudo-democracies", as government institutions are constantly threated by external fights for power.
Latin America is also a region with many resources, therefore, by aiding governments in this region. The United States lays a path to good relationships with the regimes that will result in ease in trade relations and foreign investment by private American Enterprises in these countries.
The period from 1920-29 is often called the 'Roaring Twenties' because it was a time of noise, lively action and economic<span> prosperity. The First World War had been good for American business.</span>
