Why did the United States establish the Monroe Doctrine?

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Hailie Bean

30 May, 02:05

Why did the United States establish the Monroe Doctrine?

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Cael Bernard · Answer 1

The Monroe Doctrine was a foreign policy statement originally set forth in 1823 which created separate spheres of European and American influence. The United States promised to stay out of European business and told the Europeans to stay out of the Western Hemisphere's business.