What was the relationship between the United States and the newly-independent Latin American countries in the 19th century?

The United States was interested in helping to bolster their independence.

The United States was a dispassionate observer of the problems in Latin America.

The United States was concerned with the many wars resulting after independence.

The United States hoped to benefit territorially from problems in Latin America.

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What was the relationship between the United States and the newly-independent Latin American countries in the 19th century?

 The United States was interested in helping to bolster their independence.

 The United States was a dispassionate observer of the problems in Latin America.

 The United States was concerned with the many wars resulting after independence.

 The United States hoped to benefit territorially from problems in Latin America.