What was the main reason Monroe made the statement below? 10 points
With the existing colonies ... of any European
power we have not interfered ... But with the
Governments who have declared their
independence ... we could not view any
interposition for the purpose of oppressing
them ... by any European power in any other
light than as the manifestation of an
unfriendly disposition toward the United
States.
-President Monroe
O To strengthen alliances with Africa
O To keep Europe from stealing natural resources
To increase US military power
O To prevent European intervention in South America