Original sentence: As a result, Ramón Báez Machado, was elected provisional president in the Dominican Republic.By 1916, grew tired of a role of mediator, due to the stepping down of Ramón Báez Machado, and the rise of Desiderio Arias (who refused to take power), took power.Starting in 1914, the United States, due to extreme political instability (inability to elect a president), expressed concern and stated that a leader must be elected.The results were immediate with the budget balanced, debt reduced, and econmic growth renewed..   The US troops came from Haiti  , which was in danger  large European powers such as Germany who stated they would take over Haiti due to debts owed
Edited sentence: In 1916, Americans, wanting to expand their influence and power in the Dominican Republic, used the First World War as an excuse to bring in U.Marines to 'protect it' against vulnerability to large European powers such as Germany