LAD #10

Monroe declared that the European nations are basically banned from the western hemisphere. He said that us Americans do have good relations with others in Europe and we have not taken place in any European War because we wish to stay out of it. He then says that we would only make such a declaration if we were pushed to do it and if it was an act of pure defense. He used the fight between Spain and Portugal to prove the unsettled situation in Europe and to further say that a foreign country interposing in American business will not be accepted. He said, "It is impossible that the allied powers should extend theuir political system to any portion of either continent without endangering our peace and happiness. This doctrine overall warned European nations that both south and North America were off limits and that America is now becoming a powerhouse and will use strong force to terminate a nation if they come in the western hemisphere.