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. encourage British involvement in South America
• D. support U.S. involvement in European affairs
• E. prevent further British colonization of territories in the Western Hemisphere

Answer 1

Answer: (E)

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.