As a principle in which the rights and interests of the United States are involved ...the American continents...by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintain are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers. ---President James Monroe’s annual message to Congress, 1823 5. How did President Monroe's message influence U. S. foreign policy? (4.1)
a. It changed from isolationism and neutrality to imperialism.
b. It declared free market economies for the American continents.
c. It increased colonization by the United States on the European continent.
d. It warned European nations not to interfere in the affairs of the Western Hemisphere.