Read the quotation detailing the Monroe Doctrine and answer the question. [T]he American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintain, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers. . . . In the wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, nor does it comport1 with our policy to do so. It is only when our rights are invaded or seriously menaced that we resent injuries or make preparation for our defense. With the movements in this hemisphere we are of necessity more immediately connected, and by causes which must be obvious to all enlightened and impartial observers. — President James Monroe, Seventh Annual Message to Congress, December 2, 1823 1comport: to be in agreement with This foreign policy approach was intended to provide justification for

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Read the quotation detailing the Monroe Doctrine and answer the question. [T]he American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintain, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers. . . . In the wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, nor does it comport1 with our policy to do so. It is only when our rights are invaded or seriously menaced that we resent injuries or make preparation for our defense. With the movements in this hemisphere we are of necessity more immediately connected, and by causes which must be obvious to all enlightened and impartial observers. — President James Monroe, Seventh Annual Message to Congress, December 2, 1823 1comport: to be in agreement with This foreign policy approach was intended to provide justification for

A) strengthening US alliances with the empires of Europe.
B) the issuing of protective tariffs to encourage the growth of domestic industries.
C) increased US involvement in the affairs of Latin America.
D) the forced removal of American Indians from their lands to facilitate expansion.

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The quotation from President James Monroe's Seventh Annual Message to Congress outlines the Monroe Doctrine, which was a significant statement of foreign policy. The central idea of the Monroe Doctrine was to limit European interference in the affairs of the Americas and to assert a sphere of influence for the United States in Latin America.

Based on this understanding, the best answer to the question would be:

C) increased US involvement in the affairs of Latin America.

This option reflects the intent of the Monroe Doctrine to assert that the Americas were not open to further colonization by European powers, thereby justifying increased American engagement and intervention in Latin American countries.