Question

why were us businesses upset by spanish reactions to the cuban revolution during the late 1800s? us businesses were afraid they would lose money that they had invested. us businesses thought that prices for goods in cuba would go down. us businesses did not want spain to become stronger economically. us businesses were afraid that cuba would stop trading with them.

Explanation:

During the late 1800s, US businesses had invested money in Cuba (e.g., in sugar plantations, other industries). The Cuban Revolution and Spanish reactions threatened the stability of their investments. If the situation worsened, their invested capital could be lost. The other options are less accurate: prices going down wouldn't be a primary concern for investors (they care about returns on investment), Spain's economic strength wasn't the main business concern here, and the fear was more about losing investment rather than Cuba stopping trade (the revolution/reaction threatened the investment itself).

Answer:

A. US businesses were afraid they would lose money that they had invested.