The Monroe Doctrine was intended to guard what for the United States?

I know it's either:

the use of all foreign trade ports OR the Western Hemisphere... I think it's the use of all foreign ports though.

Your thoughts? :)

Question

The Monroe Doctrine was intended to guard what for the United States?

I know it's either:

the use of all foreign trade ports OR the Western Hemisphere... I think it's the use of all foreign ports though.

Your thoughts? :)

anonymous · Answer

I would say the Western Hemisphere, from further attempts at colonialization by European nations.

anonymous · Answer

It was intended to protect the Americas from European influence and inference, so that the wars would not transfer to the new world. http://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=true&doc=23