Question

The main purpose of the Monroe Doctrine in 1823 was to

• A. remove British troops from colonies in the Western Hemisphere
• B. increase U.S. involvement in Latin America
• C. support U.S. involvement in European affairs
• D. prevent further British colonization of territories in the Western Hemisphere
• E. encourage British involvement in South America

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

prevent further British colonization of territories in the Western Hemisphere

The main purpose of the Monroe Doctrine in 1823 was to prevent further British colonization of territories in the Western Hemisphere. James Monroe established this doctrine in a speech to Congress in 1823. At the time of this address, Monroe's primary concern was the welfare of Latin American countries.