How did the Monroe Doctrine (1823) set the stage for U.S. imperialism in the late 19th century?

a.
it asserted the United States' interest in expanding across North America (south of Canada) and influencing the affairs of the Western Hemisphere

b.
it officially annexed the state of Hawaii

c.
it reminded the continent of Africa that its natural resources belonged to the people of the United States

d.
it declared war on all Latin American countries, which were later carried out by leaders like Teddy Roosevelt

Respuesta :

The Monroe Doctrine set the stage for U.S. imperialism because a.it asserted the United States' interest in expanding across North America (south of Canada) and influencing the affairs of the Western Hemisphere.

How did the Monroe Doctrine lead to U.S. Imperialism?

The Monroe doctrine made it clear to European countries that they were not to intervene in the affairs of Latin American countries.

Latin American countries were from thence considered a U.S. sphere of influence which laid the foundation for the U.S. gaining more territories as spheres of influence.

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