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.