Question

“If we intend to say ‘Hands off’ to the powers of Europe, then sooner or later we must keep order ourselves.”

—Theodore Roosevelt, quoted in T. R.: The Last Romantic (Brands)
Question
Use the quote to answer the question.


What future U.S. policy toward Latin America is suggested by this quotation from Theodore Roosevelt?
(1 point)
Responses

The United States would remain neutral in Latin American affairs.
The United States would remain neutral in Latin American affairs.

The United States would work with European countries to control Latin America.
The United States would work with European countries to control Latin America.

The United States would join with Latin America to resist all European interference in the Americas.
The United States would join with Latin America to resist all European interference in the Americas.

The United States would become more involved in Latin America and keep European countries out.

Answer 1

The quotation from Theodore Roosevelt suggests that the future U.S. policy toward Latin America would be to "keep order ourselves," indicating a more active role for the United States in the region. Therefore, the correct response is:

**The United States would become more involved in Latin America and keep European countries out.**