How the Monroe Doctrine drove US Marine occupations in the Caribbean
Explore the era of the Banana Wars, a period of intense American interventionism. This documentary examines how the United States used the Marine Corps to exert influence across Central America and the Caribbean following the Spanish-American War.
Driven by the principles of the Monroe Doctrine, United States foreign policy led to military involvements in several nations. The United States Marine Corps served as the primary military arm for these operations, specifically within Cuba, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic.
The film details the timeline of these occupations, including the American presence in Haiti from 1915 to 1934, and the intervention in the Dominican Republic between 1916 and 1924.
Source: Banana Wars - US Marines Occupy Cuba, Haiti & Dominican Republic (Documentary)
