ROOSEVELT COROLLARY in the United States

Introduction to ROOSEVELT COROLLARY: (1904)

In the context of the legal history: This was an extension of the Monroe Doctrine, which allowed the United States to exercise police power in its own sphere of influence. The document asserted that the United States had the right to interfere in the internal affairs of Latin American countries to maintain law and order. It was a very imperialistic interpretation of the Monroe Doctrine. a) Nations must pay their obligations and maintain order b) The Monroe Doctrine prohibited foreign powers from gaining either land or influence in Latin America c) The United States will intervene where necessary to preserve the peace

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• International Treaties
• Multilateral Treaties