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What was the main reason President Roosevelt expanded U.S. involvement in Latin America in 1904?
What was the main reason President Roosevelt expanded U.S. involvement in Latin America in 1904?
- To prevent European powers from sending warships to Santo Domingo (correct)
- To initiate a cultural exchange program with Latin American nations
- To explore new trading opportunities in the region
- To establish a new military base in Latin America
What statement did President Roosevelt make, which later became known as the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine?
What statement did President Roosevelt make, which later became known as the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine?
- The U.S. should not interfere in the affairs of Latin American countries.
- The U.S. would promote democracy in Latin America.
- The U.S. would intervene in Latin American nations charged with 'chronic wrongdoing.' (correct)
- The U.S. would provide financial aid to all Latin American nations.
What did the European powers threaten to do in Santo Domingo that prompted President Roosevelt's intervention?
What did the European powers threaten to do in Santo Domingo that prompted President Roosevelt's intervention?
- Build infrastructure projects
- Send warships (correct)
- Establish diplomatic relations
- Provide financial aid
What specifically would trigger U.S. intervention in a Latin American nation according to the Roosevelt Corollary?
What specifically would trigger U.S. intervention in a Latin American nation according to the Roosevelt Corollary?
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What was the outcome of U.S. intervention in the Dominican Republic as a result of the Roosevelt Corollary?
What was the outcome of U.S. intervention in the Dominican Republic as a result of the Roosevelt Corollary?
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