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How did the Monroe Doctrine likely impact U.S foreign policy?

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How did the Monroe Doctrine affect foreign policy?

The Monroe Doctrine had two main philosophical effects on the Foreign policy of the United States. These were: -The Monroe Doctrine argues that European influence should be removed from North America. As a result, the United States tried to gain European land on the continent of North America, often by annexation.

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Although initially disregarded by the great powers of Europe, the Monroe Doctrine became a mainstay of U.S. foreign policy. In 1823 U.S. President James Monroe proclaimed the U.S. protector of the Western Hemisphere by forbidding European powers from colonizing additional territories in the Americas.

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