Which statement best describes president theodore roosevelt’s foreign policy position toward latin america in the early 1900’s?
1. the united states should reduce its involvement in latin american affairs
2. the monroe doctrine permits the united states to intervene actively in the affairs of latin american nations.
3. latin american nations should form an organization to them achieve political and economic stability.
4. the united states should give large amounts of financial aid to the poor of latin amenca.

Right choice:

2. The Monroe Doctrine permits the United States to intervene actively in the affairs of Latin American nations.

Explanation:

Theodore Roosevelt´s actions and policy in Latin America are known as the "big stick" because he actively intervened in the affairs of Caribbean and Latin American nations. He supported the movement that proclaimed Panamanian independence from Colombia because it facilitated the contruction of the canal. His administration also acted to make sure regional countries pay their debts to foreign creditors, fearing European intervention using that as a pretext. The regional foreign policy of Roosevelt is also defined as the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine.

true is the answer to this

to act quickly in times of danger to the united states

because you have to act quickly if you want to live/survive.