Wilson's Treatment of Mexico Was Similar to Roosevelt's Treatment of Colombia

Wilson's treatment of Mexico was similar to Roosevelt's treatment of Colombia because both men demonstrated________ .

A) paternalistic condescension in their dealings with Latin American governments
B) abhorrence for people of color in their dealings with Latin American governments
C) their inexperience with foreign affairs in their dealings with Mexico and Colombia, respectively
D) their fear of European interference in their dealings with Mexico and Colombia, respectively
E) their respect and dependence on their neighbors in their dealings with Mexico and Colombia, respectively