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The Monroe Doctrine

Question 10 • U.S. History I 2014 - SS3308 A-IC

How did Theodore Roosevelt use the Monroe Doctrine in the twentieth century?

Answer
A
to justify US involvement in Latin America
B
to argue against US involvement in Latin America
C
to justify US involvement in Europe
D
to argue against US involvement in Europe

Explanation

Theodore Roosevelt expanded the Monroe Doctrine with the Roosevelt Corollary, claiming the United States could intervene in Latin American countries to prevent European powers from stepping in. This was used to justify U.S. involvement in Latin America, rather than to oppose involvement or extend the doctrine to Europe.

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