Which of the following best describes Roosevelt's beliefs about U.S. foreign policy in Latin America?

Question

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• 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 interfere in Central and South America.
• American interests benefited the rest of the Western Hemisphere.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes Roosevelt's beliefs about U.S. foreign policy in Latin America is:

• American interests benefited the rest of the Western Hemisphere.

Roosevelt's foreign policy, particularly with the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine, emphasized that the U.S. had a responsibility to intervene in Latin America to stabilize the region and protect American interests. He believed that a strong U.S. presence would benefit both America and its neighbors in the Western Hemisphere.