dec 2, 1823 - Monroe Doctrine
Description:
United States policy passed by President James Monroe which opposed European colonialism in the Americas.Causes
The US feared that Europeans would try to expand colonially in the Americas.
Impact
Had a long impact on foreign policy, Presidents throughout history used the Monroe Doctrine against foreign affairs related to the Western Hemisphere.
Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 2, 1823
Now
~ 200 years ago
