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to prevent European countries from regaining colonies in Latin America
AnswerBritainNetherlandsSpainFranceDenmarkPortugalSweden
1821
The Monroe Doctrine asserted that European powers should not intervene in the political affairs of independent nations in the Americas. It essentially permitted the United States to act as a protector of countries in Latin America against European colonization and interference. This helped establish the United States as a dominant power in the region.
European countries explored North America to find a sea route to Asia for trade, to spread Christianity to indigenous populations, and to establish colonies for economic and territorial gains.
Latin America
No European countries currently have colonies in Latin America. All former colonial territories in Latin America have gained independence.
Portugal, France, Spain
prevent European intervention in Latin America
establishing colonies in North America
1- The colonies offered political freedoms not found in European countries. 2- European countries could sell colonial goods in Asia. 3- Colonies provided manufactured goods for European countries. 4- Colonies provided cheap raw materials for European nationa.