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Monroe Doctrine Motives
- The US Monroe Doctrine aimed to keep Europe out of Latin America, partly due to fear of European conflicts spreading.
- Racist motives also played a role, as the US desired to dominate the region without competition.
Roosevelt Corollary's Impact
- Teddy Roosevelt's Corollary expanded the Monroe Doctrine, asserting the US's right to police Latin America for 'internal stability'.
- This tragically influential decision justified US intervention in the region for over a century.
Wilson's Pan-American Treaty
- Woodrow Wilson's Pan-American Treaty aimed to control munitions manufacturing and sales, ensuring US dominance.
- This plan prioritized US interests, using the military to enforce compliant governments in Latin America.