James Monroe

President James Monroe
5th President (1817-1825)

Lesson Objectives

We will identify key events and foreign policy during the presidency of James Monroe.

I will read an excerpt on the presidency of James Monroe and sketch an image that illustrates the main point.

Essential ? - What foreign policy did President Monroe have during his presidency?

Open Ended

What are four details in the picture that you see?

Open Ended

This question has TWO Parts.

According to Monroe, why was the Monroe Doctrine created?

What does Monroe suggest is the problem for the United States if a European country tries to colonize South America?

Categorize

Options (4)

Wanted to avoid war with France.

Warned against relationships with other countries. Wanted to stay neutral. Farewell Address.

Made deal with France - Louisiana Purchase

Established Doctrine that protected America from European colonization.

Match the president to their foreign policy/issue.

G. Washington

J. Adams

T. Jefferson

J. Monroe

Multiple Choice

Look at the question attached and provide the best answer.

• F

• G

• H

• J

Multiple Choice

Look at the attached picture and provide the best answer.

• F

• G

• H

• J

Open Ended

Do you think the United States stuck to what President Washington wanted and avoided relations with foreign countries? Explain.