What's and effect Theodore Roosevelt's Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine (1905) had
The Roosevelt Corollary had several effects, both positive and negative:
1. Positive effects:
- The Corollary allowed the United States to assert itself as a dominant power in the Western Hemisphere, particularly in Latin America.
- It was used to justify U.S. intervention in several Latin American countries, which was intended to promote stability and prevent European countries from intervening in the region.
- The Corollary helped to create a more stable economic and political environment in Latin America, as the U.S. often intervened to protect its economic interests and ensure financial stability in the region.
2. Negative effects:
- The Corollary was often used as a justification for U.S. intervention in Latin America, leading to accusations of American imperialism and interference in the sovereignty of other nations.
- It contributed to the perception of the United States as a meddling and interventionist power in Latin America, which strained relations with many countries in the region.
- The Corollary ultimately failed to fully prevent European intervention in the Western Hemisphere, as demonstrated by events such as the Spanish-American War and the annexation of the Panama Canal Zone.