In 1905, the US paid off the debts owed by the Dominican Republic to European creditors and took over its customs houses (places where tariffs on foreign goods are collected). Which of the following did the US demonstrate through its actions? a) The US was still a weak nation and could not defend its interests against stronger imperial powers.
b) The Monroe Doctrine was a meaningless statement and could not be upheld by the United States.
c) It would allow European creditors to forcefully collect their debts if Latin American nations defaulted.
d) The US would enforce the Roosevelt Corollary and prevent European interference in the Western Hemisphere.

b: to eliminate competition from other farmers

the correct statement is letter a.   according to the mandate of heaven, kings were considered godlike beings, so they could do as they .

the mandate of heaven is a chinese political and religious ideology used since ancient times to justify the rule of the king or emperor of china, that has been in place since the zhou until the dynasty system ended. it has been created to justify the zhou as the main power of the region. in order to keep harmony, the ruler has to make what he wants and what people want. he had to make good choices to satisfy the people and then they will be happy and keep you in power.

estoy bastante seguro de que la respuesta es una