The old Spanish Empire was collapsing. As newly independent nations formed, President James Monroe declared that the United States would protect them from any encroachments from European powers. If any European nation attempted to subjugate and colonize a Latin American country, or expand their existing colonies at the expense of a Latin American country, the U.S. would consider this an act of aggression. The Doctrine did not apply to disputes between the newly independent nations.
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Monroe Doctrine 1823
The Spanish-American War resulted from an attempt to enforce the principles expressed by the Monroe Doctrine. The United States sought to prevent European colonization and interference in the Western Hemisphere and saw Spanish control over territories like Cuba as a violation of this doctrine.
The Monroe Doctrine was articulated in James Monroe's Congress.
The Monroe Doctrine was proposed by President James Monroe.
the Monroe Doctrine
The Monroe Doctrine was in direct opposition to the Truman Doctrine. The Monroe Doctrine said the US should not interfere with events in Europe.
The Monroe Doctrine was approved by Congress.
He announced the Monroe Doctrine in 1823.
President James Monroe is responsible for drawing up the monroe doctrine.
an addition to the monroe doctirine in 1928??? i think but i know it was an addition to the monroe doctrine not sure abpout the date
This cartoon refers to the Monroe Doctrine issued in 1823. The Monroe Doctrine was intended to prevent European expansion in