US Mexico Alliance With Lazaro Cardenas and General John DeWitt

The video discusses the collaboration between America and Mexico during World War II. Lieutenant General John L. DeWitt, America's Western defense commanding officer, meets with Mexico's newly appointed commander in chief in the Pacific area, ex-President Lazaro Cardenas. The meeting symbolizes the unity between the two nations to prevent Axis powers from using Mexico's coast as a base to invade California. This collaboration serves as a deterrent to the Axis powers.

Who was welcomed as America's Western defense commanding officer?

• General Douglas MacArthur

• General George Patton

• Lieutenant General John L. DeWitt

• Admiral Chester Nimitz

Who did Lieutenant General John L. DeWitt meet in Mexico?

• General Antonio López de Santa Anna

• General Porfirio Díaz

• President Manuel Ávila Camacho

• Ex-President Lazaro Cardenas

What was the potential strategic use of Mexico's coast by invaders?

• As a base for naval operations

• As a location for airstrikes

• As a supply route for resources

• As a jumping off place for moving into California

What was the main purpose of the joint defense efforts by America and Mexico?

• To deter Axis powers

• To strengthen economic ties

• To expand territorial control

• To promote cultural exchange

What did Generals Cardenas and DeWitt symbolize through their collaboration?

• Unity against common threats

• Military innovation

• Cultural integration

• Economic partnership