Monroe Doctrine/Declaration of Independence?

Question

America saw Latin America as its own. This was the effect of the Declaration of Independence, or the Monroe?

(If there was never a Declaration, would Monroe have his Doctrine)

Answer 1

The monroe doctrine is a U.S. doctrine which, on December 2, 1823, proclaimed that European powers should no longer colonize or interfere with the affairs of the nations of the Americas. The United States planned to stay neutral in wars between European powers and its colonies. However, if these latter types of wars were to occur in the Americas, the United States would view such action as hostile. President James Monroe first stated the doctrine during his seventh annual State of the Union Address to Congress, a defining moment in the foreign policy of the United States.

Answer 2

It was the Monroe doctrine. It basically stated that no other foreign countries could control countries within our "sphere of influence" which was Latin America at the time.

Answer 3

That's a tough question. I wouldn't want to be the cause of JFK's reputation being destroyed. However the money would be nice. To be perfectly honest I would have to be faced with the actual situation to say just exactly what I would do. Even though I'm leaning towards JFK's legacy remaining intact,

Answer 4

Fraginal, excellent answer. I vote you as best answer. I couldn't have explained it any better