Module 9 Flashcard pt. 2

Front

How did Americans feel at home after the foreign affairs successes?

Back

Settled and secure

Front

Who was called the Liberator and led many battles for Latin American independence from Spain?

Back

Simon Bolívar

Front

By the early 1820s, most Latin American colonies had won independence from which country?

Back

Spain

Front

What did the United States see as similar to the American Revolution?

Back

The Latin American independence movements

Front

Which country gained independence in 1821 according to the map? Options: Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile

Back

Mexico

Front

What role did United States leaders play in the Latin American struggles with European powers?

Back

They supported the Latin Americans

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Why did the United States support Latin American independence?

Back

To promote democracy and freedom

Front

What was the Monroe Doctrine primarily about?

Back

Defining the relationship between European nations and the United States

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What did the Monroe Doctrine state about U.S. intervention?

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The U.S. would intervene in Latin American affairs when American security was at risk

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What concerns did President Monroe have about other countries?

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Foreign interference in the Americas