The Monroe Doctrine was effective on December 2nd, 1823. The Doctrine was a message from the United States to the European powers in order to control their territory. None of the European countries were to try to imperialize American lands. Britain and Russia agreed, and they claimed that it was time for Europe to stop colonial ventures; their affairs from here on out should be domestic only. The USA said that any attempt at colonization would be considered a threat to America and that the American military would then take appropriate action.
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