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The Monroe Doctrine: What is it and what were its impacts?

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What is the Monroe Doctrine? After the American Revolution, the

United States wished to prevent foreign (European) interference in America.

The Monroe Doctrine was issued to alert European powers that the American continents should not be considered for any future colonization.› This is still a cornerstone to American foreign

policy.

Conditions of the Monroe Doctrine• The Monroe Doctrine was issued by President James Monroe in 1823.

• Latin American nations were acknowledged to be independent.

• The United States would regard as a threat to its own peace and safety any attempt by European powers to impose their system on any independent state in the Western Hemisphere.

What influences do we see in the Monroe Doctrine? Inherent in the Monroe Doctrine are the

themes of American Exceptionalism and Manifest Destiny

These 2 ideas refer to the supposed right of United States to exert its influence over the rest of the world.› Critical component of the American identity› Critical component to understanding American

actions throughout history

Impacts of the Monroe Doctrine

America becomes the “colossus of the North”

• US dominated affairs in the Americas:• 1823 – Monroe Doctrine.• US takes Texas and Mexican Cession.• US gains independence for Cuba.• Roosevelt Corollary – US will police

the America.• US sent troops to Cuba, Haiti,

Mexico, Honduras, Nicaragua.• US built Panama Canal – “Yankee

imperialism.”

The Panama Canal

“Big Stick” Foreign Policy Will introduce

Latin American colonialism by the U.S.

U.S. colonialism spreads to the Philippines and Eastern Asia (think China, Japan)

The Caribbeanbecomes an “American

lake”The U.S. will establish protectorates throughout the Caribbean under the guise of protecting the Caribbean from European influence. They will intervene often even in areas they do not have official control over in the Caribbean.