1823 was the year the Monroe voiced this doctrine in a message to Congress. read more
He issued the monroe doctrine so that European powers would stay out of the Americas and that American sovereignty and hegemony wouldn't be challenged by a significant threat and eventually America might be able to expand into the Caribbean, Canada, Mexico, and Central America. read more
Monroe issued the Monroe Doctrine because he wanted the US to take action alone, not as Britain's junior partner. It stated we would not allow European nations to create American colonies or interfere with the free nations of Latin America. read more