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Monroe Doctrine: John Quincy Adams
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Although the Monroe Doctrine is called the “Monroe” Doctrine, Monroe did not write it. The actual author was John Quincy Adams. Monroe thought of the idea and purpose, and Adams worded it in a way that was formal, official and effective.
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[T]he British foreign minister, George Canning, suggested that the United States stand against such foreign intervention in the Americas, and with much input from the American Secretary of State, John Quincy Adams, Monroe worked out his doctrine. To be sure, Monroe's warning against European intervention in the Americas only had force, if it had any force, because of British naval power and behind-the-scenes support. Still, the American people enthusiastically received the message, although it had little practical influence at the time.
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Even though this doctrine is called the Monroe Doctrine, it was written by John Quincy Adams, the secretary of state at the time. He believed that joint action with Britain would restrict U.S. opportunities for expansion in the hemisphere, which is the main idea behind the document.
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