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16. How did the Monroe Doctrine justify the U.S. expansionist efforts in the Western Hemisphere

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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. In return, Monroe committed to not interfere in the affairs, conflicts, and extant colonial enterprises of European states.

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