THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
THE MONROE DOCTRINE
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With the existing colonies or dependencies of any European power, we have not interfered, and shall not interfere. But with the Governments who have declared their independence and maintained it, and whose independence we have, on great consideration and on just principles, acknowledged, we could not view any interposition [interference] for the purpose of oppressing them, or controlling in any other manner their destiny, by any European power, in any other light than as the manifestation [expression] of an unfriendly disposition towards the United States.-James Monroe, December 2, 1823Which statement BEST explains why James Monroe proposed this foreign policy position?
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The U.S. planned to establish colonies of its own through Latin America.
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European efforts to regain control in Latin America threatened U.S. interests.
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The U.S. had signed military alliances with several Latin American countries.
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European actions in Latin America violated agreements to respect human rights.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Monroe Doctrine is the best known U.S. policy toward the Western Hemisphere. Buried in a routine annual message delivered to Congress by President James Monroe in December 1823, the doctrine warns European nations that the United States would not tolerate further colonization or puppet monarchs.
Detailed explanation-2: -As Monroe stated: “The American continents … are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers.” Monroe outlined two separate spheres of influence: the Americas and Europe. The independent lands of the Western Hemisphere would be solely the United States’ domain.
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