The United States has repeatedly intervened in the affairs of many Latin American countries in the past century based upon the Monroe Doctrine and the Roosevelt Corollary.

• Briefly explain the two doctrines, and give an example of how each one has been applied in Central America.

• Select an example of U.S. intervention in a Latin American country. Explain the reasons for the intervention and the outcome.

• Was the U.S. justified in doing this in your opinion? Explain your answer.