USA HISTORY

THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825

WAR OF 1812

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?
A
To protect the United States’ independence by limiting European involvement in North and South America
B
to protect the United States’ territory by setting a boundary line at the 49th parallel
C
to protect the United States’ future by ensuring that all European powers currently in North America would leave
D
to protect the United States’ westward expansion by agreeing to a boundary line in the American Southwest
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: -1. The U.S. would not interfere in the internal affairs of European states, including a commitment not to get involved in wars between European powers. 2. The U.S. would recognize the existing European colonies in the Western Hemisphere and would not interfere in their affairs.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Why was the Monroe Doctrine issued? The Monroe Doctrine, was an attempt by president James Monroe in 1823 to prevent other European powers (outside of those already present) from establishing colonies or any new presence in the Western Hemisphere.

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