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 Power.
- President James Monroe, message to Congress, 1823
What was the main reason President Monroe made this statement?
O A. To strengthen political alliances with European allies
OB. To address the danger of political party influence
C. To stop the spread of slavery to western territories
OD. To prevent European intervention in the Western Hemisphere