What was the purpose of the Roosevelt Corollary?

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O to discourage European nations from colonizing Asia
O to discourage the spread of democracy in Latin America
O to discourage the expansion of Japanese influence in Asia
O to discourage European nations from colonizing Latin America

Answer 1

The purpose of the Roosevelt Corollary was to discourage European nations from colonizing Latin America. It was an addition to the Monroe Doctrine, stating that the United States would intervene in Latin American nations experiencing instability or wrongdoing, thereby preventing European powers from exerting influence in the region.