Question

Why did President Wilson send the U.S. Navy to occupy the port of Veracruz?

Answer 1

There was an incident that was called the Dolphin incident. Wilson whom was the United States sent some of their sailors were arrested by the administration of Victoriano Huerta whom was the President of Mexico when they went to give more supplies to the United States Dolphin.

Wilson apologized and requested for their release but Huerta disagreed. This led President Wilson to send the United States Navy to Mexico to occupy Veracruz port.

In conclusion, U.S. sailors had been briefly arrested.

Therefore, the correct option is A.