It was popular because alot of immigrants went their
I believe that it is the monroe Doctrine
British forces were opposed by the forces from the Thirteen Colonies, or the colonies; of whom there were below 80. Many are known by name, such as John Parker and William Heath,
The principle is called Popular Sovereignty. Popular since it comes from the populous (people), and sovereignty meaning the right to rule.
Taking root around 12,000 years ago, agriculture triggered such a change in society and the way in which people lived that its development has been dubbed the “Neolithic Revolution.” Traditional hunter-gatherer lifestyles, followed by humans since their evolution, were swept aside in favor of permanent settlements and a reliable food supply. Out of agriculture, cities and civilizations grew, and because crops and animals could now be farmed to meet demand, the global population rocketed—from some five million people 10,000 years ago, to more than seven billion today.