... We owe it, therefore, to candor and to the amicable relations existing between the United States and
those powers to declare that we should consider any attempt on their part to extend their system to
any portion of this hemisphere as dangerous to our peace and safety. With the existing colonies or
dependencies of any European power we have not interfered and shall not interfere...
James Monroe, 1823
The Monroe Doctrine was important to the foreign policy of the United States because it...
Defended Mexico when Great Britain announced a war against Mexico.
Reduced the U. S. interests in participating in European affairs.
Discouraged trade between the United States and latin America.
Provided economic aid to Latin American countries.