The biggest reason the United States was criticized for sending military aid to Central America in the 1980s was ...

a. Central American countries were not allies of the United States.

b. people felt diplomacy would have worked better than force.

c. citizens were not grateful for the assistance.

d. Central American countries were not democratic.

Correct answer choice is:

d. Central American countries were not democratic.

Explanation:

During the 1980s, the Central American countries were in a great crisis. In this duration, the U. S. aid to the region skyrocketed, however, the crisis persists. But despite U. S. foreign aid, they were unable to address the key obstacle to economic development in Central America.