Question

which statement best describes president theodore roosevelts foreign policy position toward latin america in the early 1900s? united states interventions in the caribbean source: thomas g. paterson et al., american foreign policy: a history 1900 to present, d.c. heath, 1991 (adapted) the united states should reduce its involvement in latin american affairs. the monroe doctrine permits the united states to intervene actively in the affairs of latin american nations. latin american nations should form an organization to help them achieve political and economic stability. the united states should give large amounts of financial aid to help the poor of latin america.

Explanation:

Theodore Roosevelt's foreign - policy towards Latin America in the early 1900s was characterized by the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine. It stated that the United States had the right to intervene actively in the affairs of Latin American nations to maintain stability and protect U.S. interests. The map also shows numerous U.S. interventions in the Caribbean region during that time.

Answer:

The Monroe Doctrine permits the United States to intervene actively in the affairs of Latin American nations.