LAD #8- The Monroe Doctrine

In the initial paragraph of the doctrine that was included in the seventh annual address to congress by President Monroe addressed that the Emperor of Russia, as well as the King of Britain, both suggest that the Americans and themselves establish a strong sense of friendship among each other. Furthermore the decision has been made that the United States will no longer be considered an area in which future colonization by European powers can be made. The next paragraph follows stating that the Spanish and Portuguese have made attempts to help make improvements to their colonies in the west. The United States, although very excited and supportive of these efforts, did not contribute in anyway, for they felt that they only intervene in foreign affairs when their rights were tampered with, and military movement would only be defensive. The Americans explain that they wish to take no part in the affairs of the Europeans and aspire to stay neutral in all conflicts when it is ever possible. It is further stated that the United States will make no attempts to oppress or attack any country which has just recently announced their independence. It is then continually clarified that Europe is obviously unsettled, and that America will not become involved in this period of unsettlement. They wanted to keep strict firm and friendly relations with everyone. Yet keep an equal distance and closeness to all of them, as well as eliminating all possible injuries that may come to them from other countries. To close this doctrine it is elucidated that it would only endanger the wonderful political system of the allied powers to try and spread it throughout Europe. They recognize that different countries have different political systems and that it would be impossible to subdue them. The United States will simply follow their own course and hope that other countries will pursue the same political government.