What was the main idea of the Monroe Doctrine? (5 points)

It was a proclamation of war between the U.S. and Mexico.
It was a warning for European countries to stop colonization in the western hemisphere.
It was an agreement to give territories to the Native Americans.
It was a list of complaints from the U.S. to European countries.

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What was the main idea of the Monroe Doctrine? (5 points)

It was a proclamation of war between the U.S. and Mexico.
It was a warning for European countries to stop colonization in the western hemisphere.
It was an agreement to give territories to the Native Americans.
It was a list of complaints from the U.S. to European countries.

Mercury · Answer

"The American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintain, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for colonization by any European powers,” Monroe continued. Any attempt by a European power to exert its influence in the Western Hemisphere would, from then on, be seen by the United States as a threat to its security." https://www.history.com/topics/westward-expansion/monroe-doctrine