USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -President James Monroe’s 1823 annual message to Congress contained the Monroe Doctrine, which warned European powers not to interfere in the affairs of the Western Hemisphere. Understandably, the United States has always taken a particular interest in its closest neighbors – the nations of the Western Hemisphere.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Monroe Doctrine was primarily concerned with establishing a US sphere of influence over the Americas, preventing further colonization, and staying out of European affairs.

Detailed explanation-3: -Secretary of State John Quincy Adams opposed a joint declaration. He convinced President Monroe to make a unilateral declaration of American policy-known as the Monroe Doctrine. Monroe announced that the Western Hemisphere was henceforth closed to further European colonization or puppet monarchs.

Detailed explanation-4: -Although initially disregarded by the great powers of Europe, the Monroe Doctrine became a mainstay of U.S. foreign policy.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Monroe Doctrine was ultimately unsuccessful in keeping the U.S. out of European affairs. That said, the U.S. largely stayed out of European affairs for almost 100 years after President James Monroe made his speech in 1823.