Which of the following describes the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?

A. to invite additional European colonization in the Americas

B. to protect American lands from future European colonization

C. to unite the Seminole and American settlers in Spanish Florida

D. to avoid war with European nations.

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5 December, 03:57

Which of the following describes the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?

A. to invite additional European colonization in the Americas

B. to protect American lands from future European colonization

C. to unite the Seminole and American settlers in Spanish Florida

D. to avoid war with European nations.

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Matteo Stein · Answer 1

The Monroe Doctrine essentially said that if we stay out of Europe's affairs, then they'll stay out of our affairs. This came after the War of 1812 when Britain burned the White House and tried to take over the States.

Which of the following describes the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?A. to invite additional European colonization in the AmericasB. to protect American lands from future European colonizationC. to unite the Seminole and American settlers in Spanish FloridaD. to avoid war with European nations.