American military intervention in Central America in the 1950s, resulting in in the overthrow of democratic governments, is an example of which of the following?

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Gunboat diplomacy refers to the use of military force or the threat of military force to achieve a nation's foreign policy objectives. The United States used gunboat diplomacy in the 1950s to intervene in Central America and overthrow democratic governments that were viewed as a threat to U.S. interests.

American Military Intervention in Central America in the 1950s, Resulting