LAD #10: Monroe Doctrine

In the Monroe Doctrine, President Monroe declared that the American Continents, in accordance with the agreements made with the governments of imperial Russia and Britain, have been declared free and independent to any belief of colonization. Next, Monroe discusses international alliances (because of the impending Civil War occurring in Spain). Sympathizing with the rebels' claims to independence yet also noticing they are not an official government by themselves, the United States must again adopt and stand by a policy of neutrality, so as not interfere with the concers of "de facto" governments. This act of neutrality will ensure that the United States does not become enthralled by the allied system of the major European Powers suchas as Britain, Spain, and France -- The policies of the western hemisphere are incompatible with those of the eastearn.  America has taken a position which requires action only when the rights of its citizens are effected on their side of the Atlantic and shall only make preparation for their defense in expectation of such injuries. Lastly, Monroe asserts that any affiliation with the allied European system will result in unhappiness and conflict (making neutrality the only acceptable option).