which statement best explains how the Monroe Doctrine reflected the ideals expressed by George Washington in Source 2? A It announced that the intention of the United States was to be hostile to European nations. B It confirmed that the United States wished to stay out of European affairs. It declared that the government would encourage European involvement in the Western Hemisphere. D It discouraged the colonies controlled by European nations from declaring independence.

The answer would be B

Explanation:

the Monroe Doctrine was created to firmly state to european powers that they were not to interfere with or colonize the Americas any longer, and the Americas, in return, were not to interfere with colonies that had already gained independence and colonies that were pre-existing

Think of it as a really really politically professional way of saying "leave me alone and ill leave you alone"

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