THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
JAMES MONROES PRESIDENCY
|
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
|
|
|
to protect the new nations developing in the Western Hemisphere by limiting European influence
|
|
|
to protect the US interests in Europe
|
|
|
to protect the US interests in Canada
|
|
|
to strengthen European influence in Latin America
|
Detailed explanation-1: -The main purpose of the Monroe Doctrine in 1823 was to prevent further British colonization of territories in the Western Hemisphere. James Monroe established this doctrine in a speech to Congress in 1823. At the time of this address, Monroe’s primary concern was the welfare of Latin American countries.
Detailed explanation-2: -President James Monroe’s 1823 annual message to Congress contained the Monroe Doctrine, which warned European powers not to interfere in the affairs of the Western Hemisphere. Understandably, the United States has always taken a particular interest in its closest neighbors – the nations of the Western Hemisphere.
Detailed explanation-3: -1) The United States would not get involved in European affairs. 2) The United States would not interfere with existing European colonies in the Western Hemisphere. 3) No other nation could form a new colony in the Western Hemisphere.
Detailed explanation-4: -1. The U.S. would not interfere in the internal affairs of European states, including a commitment not to get involved in wars between European powers. 2. The U.S. would recognize the existing European colonies in the Western Hemisphere and would not interfere in their affairs.