In what ways, if any, does the Monroe Doctrine address American desires to expand its territory?

The Monroe Doctrine addresses American desires to expand its territory by  by stating that the American hemisphere is no longer open to European colonization.

The Monroe Doctrine addresses American desires to expand its territory by claiming in documents 1 and 4 that the American hemisphere is no longer open to the European invasion.

Explanation:

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lincoln presided over the union victory in the american civil war, which dominated his presidency. a former whig, lincoln ran on a political platform opposed to the expansion of slavery in the territories. his election served as the immediate impetus for the outbreak of the american civil war.