USA HISTORY

THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825

THE MONROE DOCTRINE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Monroe Doctrine was an effort to stop European nations from interfering in which of the following?
A
each other’s business.
B
the American continents.
C
the Asian continent
D
the United States’ affairs.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The European powers, according to Monroe, were obligated to respect the Western Hemisphere as the United States’ sphere of interest. 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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Purpose Behind the Monroe Doctrine By the early 1820s, many Latin American countries had won their independence from Spain or Portugal, with the U.S. government recognizing the new republics of Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia and Mexico in 1822.

Detailed explanation-3: -Great Britain shared the general objective of the Monroe Doctrine, and even wanted to declare a joint statement to keep other European powers from further colonizing the New World. The British feared their trade with the New World would be harmed if the other European powers further colonized it.

Detailed explanation-4: -Although initially disregarded by the great powers of Europe, the Monroe Doctrine became a mainstay of U.S. foreign policy. In 1823 U.S. President James Monroe proclaimed the U.S. protector of the Western Hemisphere by forbidding European powers from colonizing additional territories in the Americas.

Detailed explanation-5: -In his December 2, 1823, address to Congress, President James Monroe articulated United States’ policy on the new political order developing in the rest of the Americas and the role of Europe in the Western Hemisphere.

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