Monroe Doctrine- Mastery

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Which countries in Latin America were primarily Spanish colonies?

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Mexico and Peru

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What was the main reason Latin American colonies wanted independence?

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To fight against their "mother country"

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Which country did Brazil belong to before its independence?

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Portugal

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What was the United States' reaction to Latin American independence?

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Supportive

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What did the Monroe Doctrine declare?

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No new European colonies in the Americas

Answer explanation

Europeans were no longer allowed to colonize North and South America

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When was the Monroe Doctrine presented?

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1823

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Who presented the Monroe Doctrine to Congress?

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James Monroe

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What was the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?

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To prevent European interference

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Why did other countries take President Monroe seriously? Options: The U.S. had a strong military, The U.S. was friends with Great Britain, The U.S. had many colonies, The U.S. was economically powerful

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The U.S. was friends with Great Britain

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What did the United States promise in the Monroe Doctrine?

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To stay out of European business