jan 1, 1823 - Monroe Doctrine

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USA feared the Europe would try to recolonize western territory (many western countries had gained independence)
- England also wanted to keep rest of Europe
out

MONROE DOCTRINE
- USA warned Europe to stay out of the western hemisphere
- doesn't include England like they wanted
in their warning and DOESNT threaten
force
- said that west (freedom and democracy)
shouldn't mix with Europe (monarchy, old)
- USA agreed to ignore European affairs
(nationalism)
- SURPRISINGLY, THEY LISTEN
- later 1890s, very important

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