LAD #10

The Monroe Doctrine

 

 



Great Britain had desires for land in the Americas but the United States realized that their rights and interests were involved.  Therefore, the US announced that land in the American continents, no matter what kind of rule it was under, was not to be considered subjects of future colonization.  President Monroe explains that the US government and citizens care deeply about the affairs of other American countries.  When there is a european war the US is not as connected and less obligated to take action.  On the other hand, when the events are taking place in the western hemisphere they have a more direct impact on the United States.  With this being said, the US will consider any nation's attempt to extend their power within this hemisphere as dangerous to the peace of the American nation.  Monroe also says that the US has no intentions of trying to control these nations and the US maintains a policy of neutrality.  In regards to Europe especially, Monroe has no intention to become involved in the issues that are prominant such as Spain and Portugal.  In closing Monroe states that it is impossible for a nation to extend its power over any part of the Americas without endangering US happiness Also, that the US remains true to their policies and does not plan to go into any other American countries and he hopes european nations will do the same.