The Monroe Doctrine

The Monroe Doctrine <Tab/> <Tab/>The following essay is a brief narrative of the Monroe Doctrine including the contents of the doctrine, the purpose and cause of the doctrine as well as its results. The Doctrine The Monroe Doctrine was a message delivered to Congress by President James Monroe on December 2nd, 1823. It was a declaration of the United States' foreign policy, and was intended to advise …

…disturbance in a Latin American country might force the United States to intervene in order to prevent European intervention (Columbia Encyclopedia). Conclusion <Tab/>The Monroe Doctrine has been deeply rooted in American foreign policy since Monroe's 1823 speech. When diplomatic disputes and issues in Latin America resurface, American leaders will revert back to this doctrine to support their control over the Western Hemisphere, and keep their own interests in Latin America secure.