jan 1, 1823 - Monroe Doctrine
Description:
The Monroe Doctrine decided that any European colonial actions taken in the Americas as a direct affront to the US itself. It also said that the US wouldn't meddle with existing European colonies.This establishes a neutrality towards Europe while also being on a quick-to-rise defensive position.
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Date:
jan 1, 1823
Now
~ 201 years ago
