LAD #8 Monroe Doctrine

The Monroe Doctrine was issued during Monroe's seventh year as President. The first section of the doctrine explains that Russa, America and Great Britain began negotiating their different claims for land in the Northwest of North America. Furthermore, Monroe states that he believes that the Northwestern lands in America shouldn't be considered subjects for future colonization by European powers because America has a personal intrest in these lands and plans on expanding.
The second part of the doctrine states that America will not interfere with Europe and its colonies but remain neutral in these fairs. At the same time though, Monroe states that for those governments that have recently pronounced their independence; America acknowledges their independence and firmly believes that Europe should leave these newly free countries alone. Although America feels that Spain has no reason to oppress or control these new countries, America states that it will not interfere provided no change shall occur which will put America's safety at risk.
The next part of the Monroe doctrine states that Europe is still unsettled which can be seen by the several problems with Spain and Portugal. Monroe states that he believes Europe shouldn't interfere with internal problems or conflicts going on in other countries; a policy followed by America.