dec 2, 1823 - Monroe Doctrine
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Desc: United States policy that opposed European colonialism in the Americas. Was emphasized heavily by the U.S. foreign policy.
Causes: Due to European mercantilism posing the greatest threat toward continuing economic expansion, the U.S. believed that preventing European colonization in the Americas was the best solution.
Historical Impact: Hurt foreign nations relations with the U.S. established the U.S. as one of the super powers in the Americas.
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