Political Climate of the Americas Latin America – several countries had won independence from Spain and Portugal
Political Climate of the Americas European monarchies planned to help Spain and Portugal regain their colonies U.S. leaders feared that their government would be in danger if this happened
Political Climate of the Americas Russian colonies in the Pacific Northwest also concerned Americans Alaska Trading posts
The Monroe Doctrine Dec. 1823 President Monroe said that the Americas were closed to further colonization
The Monroe Doctrine Warned European nations against reestablishing colonies These actions would be considered “dangerous to our peace and safety” Promised that the U.S. would stay out of European affairs
The Monroe Doctrine Showed that the U.S. saw itself as a world power
How will it be supported? England was motivated to keep South America from being reoccupied because the countries provided markets for English goods If South American countries are re-Imperialized, then the system of mercantilism would prevent English trade with those areas.