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Which answer best describes the main purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?

A To establish fixed borders in the western territories

B To keep Europe from further colonizing the Western Hemisphere

C To limit the ability of the free states to protect runaway slaves

D To promote settlement of the Louisiana Purchase

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Answer:

the answer is (B)

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The answer is B. The Monroe Doctrine said that the U.S would stay out of European affairs if Europe stays out of American affairs. This helped prevent European colonialism as the U.S could say it was U.S affairs.

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