Which document issued by the United States in 1823 warned European powers against further colonization or intervention in the Americas?
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Correct answer: The Monroe Doctrine of 1823
The Monroe Doctrine was a defining moment in U.S. foreign policy. It aimed to protect the newly independent Latin American nations from European attempts to re-establish colonial rule, though the U.S. lacked the naval power to enforce it at the time.
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