Question

Which of the following best describes Roosevelt's beliefs about U.S. foreign policy in Latin America?(1 point)ResponsesAmerican interests were best focused on domestic policies.American interests were best focused on domestic policies.The U.S. had no need to expand its influence in Latin America.The U.S. had no need to expand its influence in Latin America.The U.S. had no need to interfere in Central and South America.The U.S. had no need to interfere in Central and South America.American interests benefited the rest of the Western Hemisphere.

Answer 1

"American interests benefited the rest of the Western Hemisphere."

Roosevelt believed the U.S. should actively assert its influence (the "Big Stick" and the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine), arguing U.S. intervention in Latin America promoted regional stability and served both American and hemispheric interests.