It feared that Europe wanted to infringe on the newly gained US independence. They were afraid that European countries that were developed enough wanted to gain control of various portions of the American continent. This would limit the growth potential of the US as a country.
Answer:
No
Explanation:
First of all, who would be the one giving the task?
Second of all, the people must be able to accept change for them to experience change.
Third of all, who would take on the task? Which country/people? Who would provide the resources, fundings, & volunteers to help "improve" the world.
Fourth, what kind of improvements are we talking about? Is it really beneficial, or does it just help with foreign government agendas?
Fifth, would there be any "extra's" that those parts of the world have to take on? Would they be called upon later on to help even when they cannot? Help usually have strings attached, and they would force obligation on the beneficiary to return the favor at a later time.
Of course, if the parts of the world wants to be improved, and there is the resources and funds to do so, then yes, Roosevelt is right in "improving" those parts of the world.
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Answer:
The North Vietnamese attacked the US Navy in the Gulf of Tonkin. This problem lead to the USA beginning to start the war.
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