In 1820, there were many successful revolts of most of Spain's Latin American

colonies, which caused a great diplomatic challenge for the newly elected President

Monroe. With the growing spirit of nationalism in America, and many of the European

countries wanting to reclaim their revolting Latin American colonies, Monroe was

confused at to what should be done. Congress was pushing towards recognizing the new

republics as nations independent from European control, while Monroe thought such a

statement would ruin America's neutral and peaceful ties with Europe, and impede any

negotiations with them. But with much deliberation and thought the Monroe Doctrine

was issued by America in 1823 , and supported by Great Britain not to simply protect the

democratic countries of Latin America from further colonization and political control by

European countries, but purely for their own political and economical benefits.

For America, the Monroe Doctrine meant the establishment of stronger diplomatic

ties with nations, and the reassurance to their right to more western territory. At the

beginning of the decisions of issuing the Monroe doctrine, Congress argued that it was

necessary for them to recognize these new republics, because they were simply following