Monroe Doctrine

​Historical Context of the Monroe Doctrine: 

​ The Monroe Doctrine was written in response to events that took place between 1820 and 1823.  In the early 19th Century, many Latin American nations won their independence from Spain.  Between 1820 and 1823, Spain and other European powers hoped to maintain control over these new nations; additionally, Russia tried to control territories in North America.  The threat from foreign countries led President Monroe to issue the Monroe Doctrine; the doctrine would shape US foreign policy for many years to come.   

Open Ended

...We, the United States, has decided, as a rule that we will follow, that all land in North American and South America are free and independent, and from this point on, shall not be controlled by any European country… 

What does section 1 of the Monroe Doctrine say about future European involvement on the American continent? 

Open Ended

It is only when our rights are invaded or seriously threatened when we will prepare to go to war... We will consider any attempt by a European country to increase control in North America and South America as a threat to the peace and safety of the United States.  

According to section 3, under which two conditions will the United States make preparations for war?  

 

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the policy by the U.S. to stop European countries from attempting to recolonize territory in the Western Hemisphere?

• Madison Doctrine

• Monroe Doctrine

• Jefferson Doctrine

• Jackson Doctrine

Multiple Choice

What did the Monroe Doctrine do?

• Announced that the U.S. would isolate from all world affairs.

• Announced that the U.S. would work with European powers colonizing the Americas.

• Announced that the U.S. would intervene in European involvement in the Western Hemisphere.

Multiple Choice

isolationism

• a policy of avoiding political or military agreements with other countries

• to free

• President James Monroe’s declaration in 1823 that the Western Hemisphere was no longer open to European colonization

• a policy of not choosing sides in a dispute or war between other countries

Multiple Choice

embargo

• to stop doing something

• a government order that forbids trade with another country

• a closing off of an area to keep people or supplies from going in or out

• a policy of not choosing sides in a dispute or war between other countries

Fill in the Blanks

From What nation did America purchase Louisiana?

Multiple Choice

The Monroe Doctrine was a policy that was meant to keep ______ out of North and South America

• The British

• Europe (British, French, Russia, Portugal, Spain)

• The French

• Russia

Multiple Choice

What does it mean to impress sailors?

• the taking (kidnapping) of men into a military or naval force.

• to make a strong impact on sailors

• a closing off of an area to keep people or supplies from going in or out

Multiple Choice

What is imperialism?

• An attempt to dominate another country’s government, trade, or culture

• A foreign policy that favors staying out of the affairs of other countries

• A type of journalism that focuses on sensationalism and exaggerations rather than facts

• A policy that supports the idea of self-government