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The United States stood on its own under
M.O.N.R.O.E.
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M. Monroe Doctrine (1823) The greatest achievement of President Monroe
By 1823, many newly freed colonies in Latin America U.S. states says they MUST remain free
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O. “Off limits” to Europeans
Monroe declared the western hemisphere “off-limits” to further European colonization
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N. Nations in western hemisphere different
Monroe said that the western hemisphere nations were not monarchies like in Europe
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R. Russia a danger in northwest
Monroe was worried about Russia’s move to claim land in Alaska and beyond Monroe Doctrine was also a warning to Russia
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O. “Oaken walls” of British navy protect doctrine
“Oaken walls” refers to the strength of the British navy. Of course, the walls of the British war ships were made of oak. O. “Oaken walls” of British navy protect doctrine In reality, the United States could not enforce the Monroe Doctrine However, Britain supported the doctrine and their strong navy (“oaken walls”) would help enforce it
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E. Europe left alone U.S. says it will not interfere in European affairs
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