Why did kings of france, england, and spain urge exploration and settlement of the new world? a) they wanted to expand their empires by acquiring more land. b) they wanted to kidnap the native americans and force them into slavery. c) they wanted to practice their map making skills by mapping the new world. d) they wanted a place to send sick people so they wouldn't spread their diseases. submit hint history (ss8h1.b) european exploration id: 83306

A)They wanted to expand their empires by acquiring more land.

The Monroe Doctrine is the best known U.S. policy toward the Western Hemisphere. Buried in a routine annual message delivered to Congress by President James Monroe in December 1823, the doctrine warns European nations that the United States would not tolerate further colonization or puppet monarchs.

Explanation:

Monroe committed to not interfere in the affairs, conflicts, and extant colonial enterprises of European states.

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