The foreign policy approach outlined in the Monroe Doctrine was intended to provide justification for increased US involvement in the affairs of Latin America. The doctrine stated that the Americas were off-limits to future European colonization and indicated that the United States would intervene in the region to protect its interests, which often translated into increased political and military involvement in Latin America.
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 comportĀ¹ 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 comport: to be in agreement with This foreign policy approach was intended to provide justification for (1 point) the forced removal of American Indians from their lands to facilitate expansion. increased US involvement in the affairs of Latin America. strengthening US alliances with the empires of Europe. the issuing of protective tariffs to enco
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