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Roosevelt Corollary

The Roosevelt Corollary refers to a foreign policy doctrine aimed at expanding U.S. influence in Latin America during the early 20th century. It was an extension of the Monroe Doctrine, stating that the United States had the right to intervene in the affairs of Latin American nations to maintain stability.

Examples:

1. The Roosevelt Corollary asserted that the United States would act as a "policeman" in the Western Hemisphere.
2. Under the Roosevelt Corollary, the U.S. intervened in several Latin American countries, including Cuba, Panama, and the Dominican Republic.
3. The implementation of the Roosevelt Corollary sparked debates about American imperialism and its impact on Latin American countries.

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