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What was the Monroe doctrine and why was it important?

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To sum it up, it basically stated that the United States would not intervene

in European business such as conflicts, and they would stay away from colonies in Europe. and that Europe would not intervene in the western hemisphere's conflicts. they would not be able to colonize in the western hemisphere and if they intervened in conflict, it would be seen as a hostile act.

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