The Monroe Doctrine
British leaders opposed the idea of colonizing or interfering with Latin America. They asked the President of the United States of the time, James Monroe to join them. Yet, Monroe instead issued the Monroe Doctrine in 1823. It declared that:
"The American continents are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers."
In other words, President Monroe and the U.S. wanted Latin America all for itself.
The Monroe Doctrine helped the Unites States greatly by protecting Latin America from Europe interference. When Cuba was having trouble winning independence from Spain, the U.S. were eager to help. They crushed Spain, gave Cuba freedom, and sent the Spanish back home, fuming. In return, The U.S. recieved naval bases in Cuba, expanding its power even more.
"The American continents are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers."
In other words, President Monroe and the U.S. wanted Latin America all for itself.
The Monroe Doctrine helped the Unites States greatly by protecting Latin America from Europe interference. When Cuba was having trouble winning independence from Spain, the U.S. were eager to help. They crushed Spain, gave Cuba freedom, and sent the Spanish back home, fuming. In return, The U.S. recieved naval bases in Cuba, expanding its power even more.