The Monroe Doctrine

The Monroe Doctrine I believe President Monroe’s statements on U.S. foreign policy was convincing. As a young country, this was one of the first bold, assertive documents written to demonstrate its power to the rest of the world. A key idea displayed in the Monroe Doctrine is neutrality. Connecting back to President Washington’s farewell address, the Monroe Doctrine states, “…only when our rights area invaded or seriously menaced that we resent injuries or make preparation for our defense”. I interpret this to mean the United States will remain neutral in foreign affairs, until our country is endangered. The goal of foreign policy at the time was to “not interfere in the internal concerns of any of [Europe’s] powers…” and “to cultivate friendly