The Monroe Doctrine

What it is?

• The Monroe Doctrine was an exclusive statement of American policy warning European powers not to interfere with the Americas.

When it was estblished

• The Monroe Doctrine was established by President James Monroe in December2,1823

#1 Basic point

• The United States would not interfere in the affairs of European nation

#2 Basic point

• The United States would recognize,and not interfere with,colonies that already existed in North and South America

#3 basic point

• The western Hemisphere was to be off-limits to future colonization by any foreign power

#4 basic point

• The United States government would consider any European power's attempt to colonize or interfere with nations in the Western Hemisphere to be hostile act

conclusion

• Some European strongly criticized the Monroe Doctrine,but few European countries challenged it.The doctrine has remained important to U.S. foreign policy.