The U.S and Latin America established a relationship that had lasted between 1890 and 1917. The U.S connected with Latin American to help build economic growth. Between 1890 and 1917 the U.S then took control over Hawaii,Guam, Puerto Rico and the Philippines. Latin America was the United States trading partner and helped the U.S go from a small business to a huge network.
"The U.S foreign policy towards Latin America focused on economic influence of European powers, and territorial expansion."