2. What is the Monroe Doctrine? A policy of U.S. opposition to any European interference in the affairs of the Western Hemisphere, announced by President Monroe in 1823. President Monroe warned all outside powers not to interfere with affairs in the Western Hemisphere.
3. What events made this possible? The defeat of Napoleon in 1815 Spain and Portugal wanted to regain their former colonies in Latin America Russians were establishing trading posts in the northwest Posed a threat to American trade with China
4. What is the importance? It protected to United States from European affairs and existing colonies in the Western Hemisphere Essential part of U.S. foreign policy
5. Extra Information The United States would consider it to be “dangerous to our peace and safety” by attempting to create new colonies or trying to overthrow the newly republics The United States would completely isolate itself from European powers
