LAD # 9

The Monroe Doctrine focused on America's foreign relations. At this time, America was experiencing pressure from many different fronts. In one way America was being pulled into Europe either through self-interest or economic pursuits. On the other America recognized its need to centralize its energy inward towards domestic disputes. The Monroe Doctrine addresses these issues, portraying a view with no tangling alliances. Monroe depicted the necessity for America to keep North America for Americans.This document was put into place to ensure the most prosperity for America. As a result, the Monroe Doctrine suggests that only when attacked should America choose war as an option. The doctrine in part is a continuation of the Neutrality Proclamation, through its emphasis on deterring away from entangling relations. Monroe suggests we suppress our temptation to interfere with these European events in almost all cases. However the added necessity to keep these relations friendly always complicates the situation. Like George Washington, Monroe saw the importance of steering away from entangling alliances which could hinder the progress of the United States.