Read the statement about the Monroe Doctrine and answer the question. "The United States wouldn't intervene with existing Western Hemisphere colonies."
Why would this be important to the government of a small colony near the United States?
1) Despite being independent, many territories and colonies wanted to join wars against oppressive nations.
2) Because of their size, territories and colonies had nothing to offer larger foreign countries.
3) During this time, territories and colonies were being invaded by foreign countries that wanted to control their
resources.
4) In most cases, territories wanted to keep independence, and colonies were already ruled by a foreign country.