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What was the purpose of the Monroe doctrine

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The Monroe doctrine's purpose was to stop European colonies from making more colonies in the Western Hemisphere.

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The Monroe Doctrine's purpose was to stake out a space in the Western Hemisphere where the European powers would stop meddling.

The US, through the Monroe Doctrine, wanted to establish itself as the dominant power in the Western hemisphere.

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