What was the main idea of the Monroe Doctrine?

a) It was a proclamation of war between the U.S. and Mexico.

b) It was a warning for European countries to stop colonization in the western hemisphere.

c) It was an agreement to give territories to the Native Americans.

d) It was a list of complaints from the U.S. to European countries.

b) It was a warning for European countries to stop colonization in the western hemisphere.