monroe doctrine?

Question

How was the monroe doctrine modified between 1900-1914? What effect did it have on Latin American nations? Please help!

Answer 1

The Monroe Doctrine of 1823 essentially stated the United States would accept existing governments, even in Latin America, but no interference in the status quo. We would stay out of European affairs, and they would remain out of our hemisphere, excepting where they were established.

In 1823 the United States was relatively weak, and we depended on Great Britain for enforcement. Secretary of State John Quincy Adams successfully argue we make the statement separate from England to make us look stronger. But without Great Britain's navy the doctrine would have been meaningless.

Now to your direct question, what was the modification from 1900 to 1914? I believe there are three reasons, based mainly on leaders and political changes. Keep in mind enforcement of policies are contigent on this. Two factors first and foremost: Theodore Roosevelt's coming to the presidency. He made the navy more powerful, speaking softly but carrying a big stick. TR made American foreign policy more aggressive, making us more active in Latin America, such as in the building of the Panama Canal. In 1913 Woodrow Wilson became president. In contrast, to the pragmatism and restraints of the Monroe Doctrine, he argued for a more idealistic and active foreign policy. Wilson, for example, argued he would teach nations, such as Mexico, to elect good men. Hence, he interferred there, as had not been done previously. After the example, of Theodore Roosevelt and Wilson, America became more active in Latin America. This began to be restrained by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's "Good Neighbor Policy." FDR's policy showed how the United States had become too interventionist in Latin America, which does indicate a pattern of being more aggressive had developed, including from 1900-1914.

Answer 2

The Monroe Doctrine basically said the USA would intervene with Latin American affairs as we saw necessary. Also no new foreign power could annex land in Latin America.

Answer 3

James Monroe - 4th President of the United States

Answer 4

I think you are refering to Teddy Roosevelt's corollory to the Monroe Doctrine. The Monroe Doctrine originally said "don't intervene around us." The Corollory to the Monroe Doctrine said " we will interfere with you to make sure you don't interfere with us". When Britain tried to collect war debts from Latin American nations, the US said "we will collect the debts for you and give it to you so you don't intervene around us."

Answer 5

It was modified to put the Latin American Nations in our "Sphere of Influence". They retained their sovereignty however the United States would be their protector from undue influence by foreign countries.