THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
THE MONROE DOCTRINE
|
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
|
|
|
The U.S. would help fight communism in Africa
|
|
|
The U.S. would not get involved in conflicts between European countries
|
|
|
The U.S. would not allow European countries to start new colonies
|
|
|
None of the above
|
Detailed explanation-1: -Which of the following is NOT true about the Monroe Doctrine? It declared America could interfere in Latin American nations if they were not fulfilling their obligations to their people.
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -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-4: -Many saw Monroe’s policy as nationalistic. Some citizens opposed the Monroe Doctrine’s implied commitment to go to war if Europe interfered in the Western Hemisphere. They wanted the United States to remain isolated. Isolationism refers to staying out of other nations’ affairs.