What was a long-term diplomatic consequence of the Monroe Doctrine and the Roosevelt Corollary?
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Correct answer: Strained relations between the United States and Latin America
While these policies protected the hemisphere from Europe, they also created a legacy of resentment. Latin American leaders often saw the U.S. as a paternalistic or bullying 'Colossus of the North' rather than a partner.
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