Question

q9
which of these best summarizes the monroe doctrine?
(1 point)

the immigration of europeans to the united states must be discouraged.

international peace can be maintained without complicated alliances.

the power to nullify federal laws is necessary to preserve sovereignty.

further colonization of the americas by european countries is prohibited.

Explanation:

The Monroe Doctrine was a policy statement by the United States in 1823. It stated that further colonization of the Americas by European countries was prohibited. It was mainly focused on the geopolitical situation of the Americas and relations with Europe regarding territorial expansion in the Americas. The other options: discouraging European immigration (not the main focus of the Monroe Doctrine), maintaining peace without alliances (not its core), nullifying federal laws (related to a different concept like state - nullification in the US context, not Monroe Doctrine).

Answer:

Further colonization of the Americas by European countries is prohibited.