Question

What prevented European powers from interfering in the Americas in early 19th century?

• A. European powers were no more interested in Americas.
• B. Rise of Simon Bolivar
• C. Distance of colonies from their power centres
• D. Monroe Doctrine

Answer 1

The correct option is D Monroe Doctrine

The Monroe Doctrine prevented European interference in the Americas post 1823. According to this doctrine, if Europeans interfered anywhere in America, north or south, it would result in a war with the United States. This threat frightened the European powers and they stayed away from aiding Spain. Thus, by 1830, the whole of South America was free from the clutches of Europeans.