Which statement best expresses the purpose of President Monroe’s speech? 1) to declare war against European powers who have intervened in the Western Hemisphere

2) to strengthen alliances with European powers to suppress independence movements in the Western Hemisphere

3) to warn European powers not to interfere with independence movements in their former colonies in the Western Hemisphere

4) to gather support from Congress members for war with Europe

3) to warn European powers not to interfere with independence movements in their former colonies in the Western Hemisphere

Explanation:

President Monroe’s speech warns European nations that the United States would not concede more colonization and monarchs rule in the Western Hemisphere. President James Monroe declares that America has never interfered in foreign affairs before. When the rights of the Americas threatened, then it became crucial for involving the issue. The Monroe Doctrine issued in 1823 as a foreign policy. The Doctrine threatens European nations which helped colonies in North and South America to adopt democratic government.