Monroe Doctrine
(President Monroe)
1.) The Monroe Doctrine's issuing revealed the common post-War of 1812 perspective of Americans, that Europe was unstable and the constant competitions for power between her nations could lead to great wars, and the imperialization of overseas territories. In addition, U.S. leaders often felt that Europe's imperial interests conflicted with the freedom and peaceful isolation of the Americas, and thus the European powers must not be allowed to increase their foothold in the New World, as even if it is outside of the Republic, such actions often mean conflict later on.
2.) Adams hoped that by penning such a declaration, he would peacefully but strongly ward off future attempts to reclaim New World territories by ambitious European rulers.
3.) "The American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintained, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers."
(The spirit of this policy reminded me a lot of President Reagan's "Peace Through Strength" doctrine, as both are not meant to be threats of violence or attack, but instead strong assurances that if US interests, or those of our allies, were attacked, we would respond with the strength of force and/or diplomatic action when needed).
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