Question

"Our policy in regard to Europe... remains the same, which is, not to interfere in the internal concerns of any of its powers; to consider the government de facto as the legitimate government for us; to cultivate friendly relations with it, and to preserve those relations by a frank, firm, and manly policy, meeting in all instances the just claims of every power, submitting to injuries from none. It is impossible that the allied powers should extend their political system to any portion of either continent without endangering our peace and happiness; nor can anyone believe that our southern brethren, if left to themselves, would adopt it of their own accord.... If we look to the comparative strength and resources of Spain and those new Governments, and their distance from each other, it must be obvious that she can never subdue them. 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. . . ."

President James Monroe, December 2, 1823

Which statement BEST explains the point of this passage by President Monroe?

Answer 1

its D

Step-by-step explanation:

Latin America should not be retaken by the European countries

Answer 2

This passages expresses the US's intention of supporting colonies who wish to be independent from European countries. It is referencing the independence movements of Latin America and the aim of the US to protect these newly forming and vulnerable nations. Though the US wished to remain friendly with European nations and have alliances with them, they would not support an attempt to regain colonies in the Western Hemisphere. This doctrine builds on the Washington Farewell Address of remaining free of European entanglements as well as setting a base of neutrality and isolation from European affairs for close about 80 years.