USA HISTORY

THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825

THE MONROE DOCTRINE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which best explains the message the Monroe Doctrine sent to other nations?
A
that the United States was powerful enough to stop new colonization in the Americas
B
that the United States was afraid of each nation that sought to colonize the Americas
C
that the United States wanted to take over other nations in Europe and in the Americas
D
that the United States feared the power of European nations and would allow them to colonize the Americas
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Expert-Verified Answer. The message the Monroe Doctrine sent to other nations is that the United States was powerful enough to stop new colonization in the Americas. Thus the correct option is A.

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: -James Monroe, The Monroe Doctrine from the President’s Annual Message to Congress, Washington Republican Extra, December 2, 1823. (Gilder Lehrman Collection) President James Monroe’s 1823 annual message to Congress included a warning to European powers not to interfere in the affairs of the Western Hemisphere.

Detailed explanation-4: -The three main concepts of the doctrine-separate spheres of influence for the Americas and Europe, non-colonization, and non-intervention-were designed to signify a clear break between the New World and the autocratic realm of Europe.

Detailed explanation-5: -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.

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