the Monroe Doctrine
The Monroe Doctrine, established in 1823 by President James Monroe, was a key U.S. policy declaring that the Americas should be free from European colonial influence. It warned European powers against establishing new colonies or interfering with independent countries in the Western Hemisphere. In return, the U.S. promised not to interfere in European affairs. This doctrine aimed to protect emerging Latin American nations and assert U.S. strength in the region, marking a significant moment in U.S. foreign policy by asserting a clear boundary against European expansion in the Americas.
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The Monroe Doctrine, established in 1823 by President James Monroe, was a key U.S. policy stating that European powers should not interfere in the affairs of the Americas. It asserted that any attempt by Europe to colonize or influence countries in Latin America would be seen as a threat to U.S. security. The doctrine aimed to protect emerging nations in the Americas from European domination and asserted the United States' role as a protector in the region, laying the groundwork for future American foreign policy in the Western Hemisphere.