2. Political Climate of the Americas
Latin America – several countries had won independence from Spain and Portugal

3. 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

4. Political Climate of the Americas
Russian colonies in the Pacific Northwest also concerned Americans
Alaska
Trading posts

5. The Monroe Doctrine Dec. 1823
President Monroe said that the Americas were closed to further colonization

6. 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

7. The Monroe Doctrine
Showed that the U.S. saw itself as a world power

8. 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.