Question

Which was a main cause of the Monroe Doctrine?

Newly independent Latin A.American countries threatened the United States.

B.Mexico attacked the United States in a dispute over the Texas border.

C.The United States feared European colonial expansion in the Americas.

D.Britain formed an alliance with Spain and threatened the United States.

Answer 1

The correct answer is letter C.

Explanation: The Monroe Doctrine emerged during the rule of James Monroe, President of the United States from 1817 to 1825, and was a reaction of the Americans to the threat that existed at that time that the American continent was invaded and recolonized by European nations, the that would endanger their interests.