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Why did President James Monroe issue the Monroe Doctrine in 1823?*

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A: Many British military leaders called for the invasion of Latin America.

B: Many Latin American countries had recently become independent from Spain.

C:European Nations had entered into a number of wars involving conflicting religious groups.

D: Previous presidents had urged the U.S. to ally themselves with European nations.

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Answer:

A. Many British military leaders called for the invasion of Latin America.

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A. Many British mil leaders...
European powers threatened to encroach on the Americans sphere of influence
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