Question

Read the excerpt.

“We […] declare that we should consider any attempt on their part to extend their system to any portion of this hemisphere as dangerous to our peace and safety. With the existing colonies or dependencies of any European power we have not interfered and shall not interfere. But with the Governments who have declared their independence […] we could not view any interposition [interference] for the purpose of oppressing them […] by any European power in any other light than as the manifestation of an unfriendly disposition toward the United States.”

—President James Monroe, December 2, 1823

From what act or statement is this quotation excerpted? In your own words, what did Monroe declare in this statement, and what was its effect?

Answer 1

Monroe doctrine is the answer and the effect of the Monroe doctrine was - The U.S. wouldn't interfere with existing European colonies or territories in the Western Hemisphere

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

President Monroe expresses his support for the Latin American independence movements when he states "...that the American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintain, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers."

He advocated for the independence of the Western Hemisphere. In fact, in 1823, he implemented the Monroe Doctrine, a foreign policy which prevented European countries from further invasion and colonization of lands in the Western Hemisphere.