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The Monroe Doctrine is a complex foreign policy presented by President James Monroe.

After monarchies of Europe defeated Napoleon at Waterloo in 1815 Russia, Austria, Prussia and Britain (France later replacing Britain) formed the Quadruple Alliance. The Quadruple Alliance fought against the Democratic ideas of the French Revolution, because they were still governed by hierarchy. They has great success in fighting revolution in both Italy and Spain. The Quadruple Alliance were soon thinking of intervening with the Americas, both America and Britain had a good thing going with Latin American in trades.

Basically the Monroe Doctrine stipulated that if the Americas were threatened by the Quadruple Alliance the British Navy would act upon in physical means. James Monroe presented warnings and reassurances to Europe to make sure that they understand what would happen. The U.S. really benefited from the Monroe Doctrine when it became the major sea power, trading became easier and it was less likely for pirates to steal goods or any other ambush (literally... pirates!).

Hope this helps, Nathan, Cheers.

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