How the Roosevelt Corollary Supported the Monroe Doctrine

The Roosevelt Corollary and the Monroe Doctrine

The Roosevelt Corollary continued to support the Monroe Doctrine by expanding on its principles and asserting the United States' role as the dominant power in the Western Hemisphere. While the Monroe Doctrine focused on preventing European colonization and interference in the Americas, the Roosevelt Corollary took a more proactive approach by stating that the U.S. had the right to intervene in Latin American countries to maintain stability and protect American interests.

For example, in 1904, the Roosevelt Corollary was used to justify U.S. intervention in the Dominican Republic when it faced a financial crisis. The U.S. took over the management of the Dominican Republic's customs operations and used the revenue to pay off its debts to European countries, preventing any European intervention in the country.

This way, the Roosevelt Corollary acted as an extension of the Monroe Doctrine, further asserting U.S. influence and protecting American interests in the Western Hemisphere.