When Europe Bombed Venezuela — and America Changed Forever

Описание: When Warships Collected Debt | The Venezuela Crisis of 1902

In 1902, Venezuela refused to pay its foreign debts.
Europe didn’t send lawyers.
They sent warships.

Germany, Britain, and Italy surrounded Venezuela with battleships. They seized ships, bombed forts, and blockaded the coast. This was called the Venezuela Crisis—and it changed world politics forever.

Venezuela’s leader, Cipriano Castro, believed Europe wouldn’t dare cross the Atlantic over money. He was wrong.

As European shells hit Venezuelan forts, President Teddy Roosevelt watched closely. He realized something dangerous: if Europe could invade countries to collect debt, the Monroe Doctrine was dead.

Roosevelt reacted fast. He secretly prepared the US Navy and warned Germany to back off—or face war with the United States.

Europe withdrew.

After this crisis, the US announced the Roosevelt Corollary. From that moment on, America declared itself the policeman of the Western Hemisphere. If nations couldn’t pay their debts, the US would step in—so Europe wouldn’t.

This wasn’t just a blockade.
It was the birth of American imperial power.

⚠️ Disclaimer: This video is for educational and historical purposes only. AI tools were used in its creation.

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