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15 Reasons Why the Monroe Doctrine Was a Game-Changer for U.S. Foreign Policy

Darren April 7, 2026 6 min

10. Set the Stage for the Spanish-American War

10. Set the Stage for the Spanish-American War
The Monroe Doctrine paved the way for U.S. intervention in Caribbean independence movements.

The Monroe Doctrine’s call to resist European influence foreshadowed U.S. intervention in Cuba and the Caribbean, culminating in the Spanish-American War. Here, the U.S. championed the independence of colonies from European rule.

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