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2. What was a major reason for the issuance of the Monroe Doctrine(1823)?

1) to prevent the establishment of new European colonies anywhere in the world.
2)to help colonies in North and South america adopt a democratic form of government.
3) They viewed European interference in the Americas as a threat to the national interest of the US.
4) to prevent other nations from trading with South American nations​

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3. They viewed European interference in the Americas as a threat to the national interest of the US.

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