On July 28, 1915, U.S. Marines landed in Haiti, beginning an occupation that lasted until 1934. This intervention was primarily driven by U.S. concerns over political instability, economic interests, and fears of foreign influence (especially from Germany) in the Caribbean.
The occupation turned Haiti into a de facto U.S. protectorate, as American forces took control of the government, finance, and infrastructure. While some modernization efforts took place, the occupation faced strong Haitian resistance, particularly from the Cacos, rural insurgents who fought against U.S. control.
The U.S. finally withdrew in 1934 under President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Good Neighbor Policy, but Haiti remained under U.S. financial oversight until 1947.
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