What would have been an accurate assessment of the Monroe Doctrine at the time?

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The Monroe Doctrine, proclaimed in 1823, was indeed more of a diplomatic statement than a policy backed by military force. At the time, the United States did not possess the naval or military strength to enforce the doctrine against European powers actively engaged in colonization or intervention in the Americas. The doctrine was primarily a declaration intended to deter further European colonization in the Western Hemisphere, asserting that any attempt to do so would be viewed as an act of aggression towards the U.S. However, without a strong military to back it up, the doctrine relied on the influence of the British navy to deter European powers, as Britain also sought to prevent the re-establishment of Spanish colonies, which could threaten British trade interests in Latin America.

What Would Have Been an Accurate Assessment of the Monroe