Asked by xihang xiang on May 09, 2024

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How did the Roosevelt corollary subvert the Monroe doctrine?

A) It asserted the nation's right to intervene in internal affairs in Latin America.
B) It supported revolutionary movements in Central America.
C) It invited European powers as partners and governance of Latin America.
D) It declared all of Central America an American colony.

Roosevelt Corollary

An extension of the Monroe Doctrine articulated by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1904, stating that the U.S. could intervene in the domestic affairs of its neighbors if those neighbors proved unable to maintain order on their own.

Monroe Doctrine

A principle of US foreign policy originating in the early 19th century that opposes European colonialism in the Americas, viewing any new attempts at colonization as hostile acts toward the US.

  • Gain insight into how American foreign policy evolved to protect its interests in Latin America towards the end of the 19th century.
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Zybrea KnightMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine asserted the United States' right to intervene in the internal affairs of Latin American countries to prevent European intervention, thereby expanding the U.S.'s role in the Western Hemisphere beyond what was originally stated in the Monroe Doctrine.