The Roosevelt Corollary is an addition to which U.S. policy?

• A. Monroe Doctrine
• B. Bretton Woods Agreement
• C. Neutrality Act
• D. Open Door Policy

Answer: (A)

The Roosevelt Corollary is indeed an addition to the Monroe Doctrine, which was established by President James Monroe in 1823. The Monroe Doctrine asserted that European powers should not interfere in the affairs of the Western Hemisphere, effectively warning against colonialism and intervention in Latin America.

The significance of the Roosevelt Corollary, articulated by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1904, was that it expanded the original doctrine to justify U.S. intervention in Latin American countries. It stated that the United States would act as a "police power" to stabilize the region if countries in the Americas were unable to maintain order and prevent foreign intervention. This was a departure from a more passive stance towards European involvement in the region, indicating a proactive and often interventionist approach in U.S. foreign policy during the early 20th century.

The other options—Bretton Woods Agreement, Neutrality Act, and Open Door Policy—are unrelated to the principles of the Monroe Doctrine and do not pertain to U.S. intervention policies in Latin America. The Bretton Woods Agreement relates to international monetary arrangements post-World War II, the Neutrality Act pertains to U.S. non-involvement in foreign conflicts leading up to World War II, and the