The Fun Facts of Monroe Doctrine

What was the primary goal of the Monroe Doctrine (1823)?

A. Promote manifest destiny

B. Expand territorial boundaries

C. Limit European influence in the Americas

D. Establish a trade alliance

Answer:

The primary goal of the Monroe Doctrine (1823) was to limit European influence in the Americas.

Explanation: The primary goal of the Monroe Doctrine (1823) was to limit European influence in the Americas. The doctrine stated that the United States would view any future colonization or intervention by European powers in the Western Hemisphere as a threat to its own interests. It aimed to establish the United States as the dominant power in the region and prevent European interference in the affairs of newly independent Latin American nations.