Use the political cartoon related to the Monroe Doctrine to answer the question.

Based on the political cartoon, what was one goal of the Monroe Doctrine?
A.

to support European colonization in the Western Hemisphere
B
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to establish US dominance over the Western Hemisphere
C.

to remain neutral in conflicts between Europe and South America
D.

to encourage trade between Europe and South America

1 answer

Based on the context of the Monroe Doctrine, one goal of the Monroe Doctrine was:

B. to establish US dominance over the Western Hemisphere.

The Monroe Doctrine articulated that the Americas should be free from European intervention, which effectively aimed to establish the United States' influence and control in the Western Hemisphere.