The American continents ... are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- European powers are told they cannot colonize the American continents anymore.
- In plain terms
- America is not to be colonized by Europe.
- What can you take from it?
- The Americas are closed to future European colonization.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why does colonization threaten freedom?
- How do you enforce such a declaration?
Another view
It does not address existing colonies or internal American conflicts.
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