Critics of the Roosevelt Corollary often argued that it was used primarily to justify:
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Correct answer: American imperialism protecting U.S. business interests abroad
Many Latin American nations viewed the Corollary as a tool for American 'Yankee Imperialism.' They argued that the U.S. used 'stability' as an excuse to protect American corporations and dictate the internal politics of its neighbors.
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