Effects on Foregin Policy
The ideas expressed in the Monroe Doctrine became standing principles of American foreign policy, being invoked many times throughout American history.
Key Times Monroe Doctrine was Invoked
Mexico violates "The Doctrine" (1864). When Maximillian I was crowned Emporer of Mexico, the United States said that Mexico had violated "The Doctrine." Grant invokes the Monroe Doctrine (1870). President Grant invokes the Monroe Doctrine as a justification for saying that a North American colony should not be transferred between European powers. Olney Interpretation (1895). Secretary of State Richard Olney argued that the Monroe Doctrine gave the United States the right to mediate border disputes. |