Which statement best describes the message of the Monroe Doctrine?

A.

The United States would expand its territory wherever it wanted.

B.

The United States would not allow European nations to form new colonies in the Americas.

C.

The United States was the most militarily advanced country on earth.

D.

The United States would go to war with Britain to stop impressment.

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Aileen

6 October, 05:52

Which statement best describes the message of the Monroe Doctrine?

A.

The United States would expand its territory wherever it wanted.

B.

The United States would not allow European nations to form new colonies in the Americas.

C.

The United States was the most militarily advanced country on earth.

D.

The United States would go to war with Britain to stop impressment.

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Payten Jarvis · Answer 1

The Monroe Doctrine stated that any further attempts by European nations to acquire land in the Americas would be met with aggression, but that America would not interfere with current settlements. Therefore, the answer is B. " The United States would not allow European nations to form new colonies in the Americas."