USA HISTORY

THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825

THE MONROE DOCTRINE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why did President Monroe establish this Doctrine?
A
He wanted to have a war
B
He wanted to let Europe know that the United States would not allow the European monarchies to regain power in the Americas
C
He wanted to gain power for himself.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Madison wanted to let Europe know that the United States would not allow the European monarchies to regain power in the Americas. The Monroe Doctrine had a long lasting impact on the foreign policy of the United States.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -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-4: -The Monroe Doctrine subsequently contributed to the emergence of the US as a world power by early 20th century, certainly the sole power in the North and South America. The US thereafter began to play a lead role in the foreign affairs of the Americas and began influencing the European nations too.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Americas were no longer to be considered objects for future colonization or control by any European power. The political systems of the European powers were alien to the United States and any attempt to export it to the Americas would be considered dangerous to American interests.

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