USA HISTORY

THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825

PRESIDENT MADISON

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following was a major reason for the issuance of the Monroe Doctrine?
A
discourage United States trade with Latin America
B
defend the Panama Canal from Great Britain
C
prevent further European colonization in the Americas
D
provide economic aid to Latin American nations
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Monroe Doctrine was drafted because the U.S. government was worried that European powers would encroach on the U.S. sphere of influence by carving out colonial territories in the Americas.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -It clearly did not have the military or naval power to back up its assertion of unilateral control over the Western Hemisphere, and Monroe’s bold policy statement was largely ignored outside U.S. borders.

Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -Why did President Monroe issue the Monroe Doctrine? Monroe issued the Monroe Doctrine because he wanted the US to take action alone, not as Britain’s junior partner. It stated we would not allow European nations to create American colonies or interfere with the free nations of Latin America.

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