Monroe Doctrine 101 | What is the Monroe Doctrine?

The Monroe Doctrine is an important part of early U.S. foreign policy that aimed to keep Europeans out of the Western Hemisphere. U.S. President James Monroe described the idea in 1823 and its creation came at a time of shifting global power dynamics. Learn what a doctrine is and how the Monroe Doctrine became a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy. As Latin American countries began to declare their independence from the Spanish and Portuguese, the United States feared further interference from other European powers. Monroe consulted with his Secretary of State and decided to proclaim in a speech that the Americas were closed to recolonization. How was this a statement of independence? And how did the Doctrine test old and new diplomatic relations? Find out in this video! Want more videos like this? Like and subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/@NMADmuseum?s... And connect with us for more content! Newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/2awcvzmn Twitter:   / nmadmuseum   Facebook:   / nmadmuseum   Instagram:   / nmadmuseum