What prevented the battle of veracruz and its aftermath from plunging the united states and mexico into war? a)argentina, brazil, and chile mediated between the two sides, and an effective agreement was reached. b)the forces of emiliano zapata and pancho villa compromised to end fighting along the us border. c)germany sent a military envoy to enforce peace, and the two sides were forced to reach a compromise. d)mexican government officials had to divert their interests to fighting the pastry wars against france.