Why was secure national borders important to president Monroe

In the realm of foreign affairs, James Monroe sought to improve the country's international reputation and assert its independence. By virtue of his solid working relationship with Secretary of State John Quincy Adams, the two men successfully pursued an aggressive foreign policy, especially with regard to European intervention in the Americas.

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i believe we're not a republic so that is a hard question

it was on the rise and doing very well and would continue to do well until the great depression from 1929-1939