Why did the US proclaim the monroe doctrine?

Answer 1

Even though British and US interests were at odds many times in the 19th century, Britain did support the Monroe Doctrine. In about 1820 the only colonial empire that could rival Britain's was that of Spain. Britain did not want Spain to reconquer its empire in the Americas, which had recently become independent. As a result, Britain supported the Monroe Doctrine in order to prevent this possible Spanish territorial reconquest.

Answer 2

Great Britain supported the Monroe Doctrine because they didn't want other countries to colonize in Latin America and interfere with their trade with the U.S. The Monroe Doctrine forbid new colonization in the Americas.

Answer 3

The Americans didn't necessarily support the Monroe Doctrine, they technically created the Doctrine. And to be specific, James Monroe and John Adams created that policy to solve the crisis of foreign affairs; so James Monroe and John Adams sent the message to Congress explaining their policy so it could be approved.

To answer your question, England supported the Doctrine. After the Monroe Doctrine was established, England supported the Monroe Doctrine by enforcing their Navy. England supported the Doctrine because: 1) They did not want to support France, due to the French Revolution, 2) They didn't want the European colonies to seize the Western Hemisphere and wanted to protect themselves, 3) It would break ties with America and stop their feuding