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Imperialism and World War I — Test

Question 14 • US History Studies Since 1877

What message did the Roosevelt Corollary send to the rest of the world?

Answer
A
The US did not want to be involved in other countries’ affairs.
B
The US was in charge of the Western Hemisphere.
C
The US had the most powerful navy in the world.
D
The US had the strongest economy in the world.

Explanation

The Roosevelt Corollary expanded the Monroe Doctrine by claiming that the United States could intervene in Latin American countries to maintain order and prevent European involvement. This sent the message that the US considered itself the leading power in the Western Hemisphere. It was not a promise to stay out of other countries’ affairs.

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