Question

directions: for each section, either takes notes on the required topics or answer the questions in complete sentences. chronic wrongdoing, or an impotence which results in a general loosening of ties of civilized society, may in america, as elsewhere, ultimately require intervention by some civilized nation, and in the western hemisphere, the adherence of the u.s. to the monroe doctrine may force the united states, however reluctantly, in flagrant cases of wrongdoing or impotence, to the exercise of international police power. - theodore roosevelt roosevelt corollary to the monroe doctrine (1904) who was the roosevelt corollary directed towards? what was the purpose of the roosevelt corollary?

Explanation:

The Roosevelt Corollary was an addition to the Monroe Doctrine. It was meant to address issues in Latin America where the U.S. saw a need to step in to prevent European intervention and to maintain its own influence in the Western Hemisphere.

Answer:

1. The Roosevelt Corollary was directed towards Latin American countries.
2. The purpose of the Roosevelt Corollary was to assert the United States' right to intervene in the affairs of Latin American countries in cases of "chronic wrongdoing or impotence" to maintain stability in the Western Hemisphere and act as an international police - power, essentially expanding the Monroe Doctrine to justify U.S. military and economic intervention in the region.