What was the primary purpose of the Roosevelt Corollary?

The primary purpose of the Roosevelt Corollary was to guarantee security in the Western Hemisphere. This policy, articulated by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1904, expanded upon the Monroe Doctrine and asserted that the United States had the right to intervene in Latin American countries to stabilize their economies and political situations. Roosevelt believed that instability in these neighboring regions could lead to European intervention, which he sought to prevent to ensure that the Western Hemisphere remained under U.S. influence and free from outside interference.

This doctrine positioned the U.S. as a regional police power, emphasizing its role in maintaining order and security in the Americas. It reflected the growing sense of American nationalism and a commitment to protecting the interests of the United States across the continent. The focus on security was in response to various instances of European powers seeking to establish themselves in the Western Hemisphere, which the U.S. viewed as a direct threat to its own security and influence.