According to President Roosevelt, does the United States intend to take over any lands in the Western Hemisphere? Cite textual evidence to support your claim.

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Shyla Moreno

20 July, 07:34

According to President Roosevelt, does the United States intend to take over any lands in the Western Hemisphere? Cite textual evidence to support your claim.

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Philip Arellano · Answer 1

Answer: No

Explanation: Theodore Roosevelt, the president from 1901 to 1909 stated that the United States was not interested in taking over lands in the Western Hemisphere such as Venezuela and Mexico. He stressed the importance of good neighborly relations with these nations and the need to ensure their welfare.

He stated this in his corollary to the Monroe Doctrine in December 1905. Some of the books that contain a transcript of this statement include Safe Passage.