Before 1763, the American colonies 5. had been A. ruled with a finn hand by Parliament.
B. left alone to govern themSe1Ves,
C. heavily taxed by the British govern-ment.
D. denied religious freedom by the king.

Which answer best describes the main purpose of the monroe doctrine? a to establish fixed borders in the western territories b to keep europe from further colonizing the western hemisphere c to limit the ability of the free states to protect runaway slaves d to promote settlement of the louisiana purchase