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oliviahorn72

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The Monroe Doctrine and its Roosevelt Corollary were designed to justify US activities and interventions in Latin America. What are some of the historical and modern-day interests of the United States in this region?

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Europeans, North Americans, and East Asians changed the natural history of the Pacific islands by introducing exotic crops and animals. List some examples:



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Answer to Question 1

Historical efforts have been directed at suppressing Communist or leftist interests in the region and at safeguarding passage through the Panama Canal.
Modern interests focus on promoting trade, fighting drug trafficking, and guaranteeing secure access to oil in Venezuela and Colombia.

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arrowroot and cassava
bananas
tropical fruits
mangoes
pineapples
papayas
citrus
coffee and cacao
sugarcane
cattle
goats
poultry




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