President Monroe issued his famous Monroe Doctrine in December of 1823. The Monroe Doctrine states that the United States has remained neutral in European affairs during the short history of the nation. He says that the only reason for America to go to war is to protect the rights of its people when they are in danger. Monroe says that America will maintain this policy towards the nations that have recently gained their independence from colonization of other European countries, saying that it is up to them to make their destiny. He finishes by saying that the European nations should stay out of the new countries and allow them to build themselves up, and that they are not to form any more new colonies in the Americas.
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