8. The Monroe Doctrine’s Roosevelt Corollary
In 1904, President Theodore Roosevelt expanded the Monroe Doctrine by introducing the Roosevelt Corollary, asserting the United States’ right to intervene in Latin American countries to maintain stability and prevent European intervention. This policy justified U.S. actions in the Caribbean and Central America, positioning the nation as a regional police power. Its implementation led to military interventions in countries like the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua, significantly influencing inter-American relations. (history.state.gov)
