LAD# 8: Monroe Doctrine

On December 2, 1823 James Monroe made his Monroe Doctrine. This document basically stated that the United States, along with other European nations would no longer colonize or interfere with the affairs of the newly independent nations of the Americas. James Monroe did not want to interfere with quarrelling nations, and get into a mess; therefore he thought if he made this document he would not have to worry about that. Monroe also stated that America would try to stay out of all European affairs. Although the European nations were supposed to abide to this, they did not. In the end Monroe says "It is still the true policy of the United States to leave the parties to themselves, in hope that other powers will pursue the same course." This basically meant that the Europeans should follow the practices the Americans are doing.