How did economic concerns contribute to the creation of the Monroe Doctrine? A
The United States promised to protect Latin America from European interference in part to improve trade with Latin American countries.

B
Wars in Latin America caused the United States to lose access to necessary goods, so it developed a policy of founding colonies in the region.

C
Wars in Europe caused the United States to lose access to necessary goods, so it negotiated regional free-trade deals in Latin America.

D
The United States promised to protect European interests in Latin America in part to improve trade relationships with European countries.