What was the reason for the Roosevelt Corollary?

Answer 1

President Theodore Roosevelt issued the Roosevelt Corollary because he wanted to show other countries that the United States would not tolerate governments in foreign lands that took advantage of their citizens. Theodore Roosevelt used this idea as a format for his inaugural speech.

Answer 2

The Roosevelt Corollary was President Theodore Roosevelt's' address to state that the United States will intervene in any conflict between European countries and Latin American countries. The reason of this was to enforce legitimate claims of European powers rather than them directly pressing their claims.

Answer 3

The Roosevelt Corollary of 1904 was an extension of the Monroe Doctrine of 1823. The purpose of the Corollary was to protect American investments in Latin American and protect Latin America from European intrusion and competition. The Corollary justified certain American foreign affairs, such as the support of the Panama Rebellion and the construction of the Panama Canal. However, because of its duality and hypocrisy, the Corollary has been the focus of debate and controversy for more than a century.

Answer 4

Roosevelt did not want European nations seizing the Dominican territory to satisfy their demands for repayment of loans.