LAD #10 - Monroe Doctrine

Monroe Doctrine Summary:

First, the Monroe Doctrine talks about negotiations with Russia and Britain pertaining to colonization of the Americas. "The occasion has been judged proper for asserting, as a principle in which the rights and interests of the United States are involved, that the American continents...are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers..." President  James Monroe then discusses and addresses the topic of neutrality in the United States. He does not want America to be involved in any European wars and said that America would not align themselves with any European country in case a war did break out. America will only fight in order to protect its people's rights and/or for public safety. He then further discusses what would happen if another country tries to colonize any part of the Americas which they already viewed as independent. Monroe said that the United States was intrinsically tied to all the other colonies and nations on the American continent, therefore, America would help protect and fight along with another American nation if necessary to keep peace and safety of its people. But, staying neutral was the top priority for America at that time.