Imperialism in Latin America

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In 1823, the Monroe Doctrine was established mainly because the United States wanted to:

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warn Europe against further colonization in Latin America.

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Roosevelt’s Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine affected Latin America by

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increasing United States intervention in the region.

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Conclusion supported by the map:

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U.S. military action protected American interests.

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US foreign policy used for actions on the map?

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Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine

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Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine: US right to intervene in internal affairs of a country using international police power.

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intervene in internal affairs using international police power.

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Foreign policy view of Presidents Monroe & Roosevelt:

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U.S. influence in Latin America must be accepted by other countries.

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Early 20th century dollar diplomacy indicated a U.S. desire to:

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Interact with foreign countries profitably for U.S. corporations.

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US foreign policy (late 19th - early 20th century):

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increased enforcement of the Monroe Doctrine.

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Basis of Roosevelt's foreign policy in the Western Hemisphere:

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The U.S. can intervene to protect political stability and American interests.

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Major U.S. foreign policy objective (1900-1920) toward Latin America:

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Serve as protector and police officer in the Western Hemisphere.