The changing position of the United States towards imperialism during the late 19th century. This refers to how America's views and actions in relation to acquiring colonies or exerting influence over other nations shifted over time.
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Monroe Doctrine: A policy that warned European powers to stay out of Latin American affairs. It reflected early American opposition to further colonization efforts by European countries.
Manifest Destiny: The belief that it was America's destiny and duty to expand its territory from coast to coast, justifying territorial acquisitions through war or negotiation.
Roosevelt Corollary: An addition made by President Theodore Roosevelt to the Monroe Doctrine, asserting America's right to intervene in Latin American countries if their internal affairs were deemed unstable or threatened American interests.
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