Why did Roosevelt think the United States had a right to intervene in
Latin America?
A. They had a right to help preserve law and order
B. They had the right to create colonies wherever they wanted to.
C. They had a right to take over any Latin American country anytime they wanted to.
D. The United States never thought they had a right to intervene in Latin America.
A. They had a right to help preserve law and order.
The correct answer is A. They had a right to help preserve law and order.
Roosevelt believed that the United States had a right to intervene in Latin America to maintain stability and uphold law and order. This policy became known as the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine. Rather than allowing European powers to intervene in the region, Roosevelt asserted the United States' right to intervene as a way to protect its own interests. The primary goal was to prevent any actions or situations that could endanger peace and stability in the Western Hemisphere. This included actions such as intervening in conflicts, protecting American lives and property, and ensuring the repayment of debts to European countries. It is important to note that this right was seen as a justification for intervention, but it does not imply an unlimited right to intervene or take over any Latin American country.