USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -In his December 2, 1823, address to Congress, President James Monroe articulated United States’ policy on the new political order developing in the rest of the Americas and the role of Europe in the Western Hemisphere.

Detailed explanation-2: -As Secretary of State for President James Monroe, John Quincy Adams crafted what came to be called the Monroe Doctrine. President Monroe outlined the principles of this policy in his seventh annual message to Congress, excerpted here.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

Detailed explanation-4: -As secretary of state, Adams suggested and outlined the Monroe Doctrine, establishing one of the major foundations for all future American foreign policy (see James Monroe in the “Presidents” section to read about the Monroe Doctrine.)

Detailed explanation-5: -Adams convinced Monroe to make a unilateral statement of U.S. policy that would set an independent course for the young nation and claim a new role as protector of the Western Hemisphere.