The Monroe Doctrine

What were congressmen who supported war with England in 1812 called?

• Federalists

• War Hawks

• Doves

• Democratic-Republicans

Who was the U.S. president during the war of 1812?

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• Barack Obama

Which of the following gives two reasons for the War of 1812?

• French ships were attacking American ports; Indians were attacking western settlements

• Americans wanted Spanish territory; Britain declared war on Spain.

• Americans wanted Indian held lands in the west; France and Britain declared war on the U.S.

• The English remained in western forts; American sailors were being pressed into service aboard British ships.

What were some important outcomes of the War of 1812?

• Britain remained hopeful it would someday retake its former colonies; Americans kept their sights on Canada for colonization.

• The United States became more respected; Americans were proud of their country.

• France and other European countries lost their respect for the United States; the United States gained a lot of territory west of the Rockies.

• The United States decided to get involved in European affairs; all American ports were closed to trade

What was the major message of the Monroe Doctrine?

• All trade between Europe and Asia had to pass through the Americas.

• The American continents were closed to European colonization.

• Spain and Great Britain had to completely withdraw from North America.

• Americans could no longer move westward.

Which of the following best describes how the boundaries of the United States changed between 1812 and 1821?

• The U.S. purchased the Florida Territory from Spain and seven states were admitted into the union.

• The Louisiana Territory was purchased from France and four states were admitted into the union.

• Alaska was purchased from Russia and the Florida Territory was purchased from Spain.

• The Northwest Territory was settled and the Louisiana Territory was purchased from France.

Which position did the Monroe Doctrine take on European powers?

• European powers were to avoid further colonization in the Americas.

• European powers were only allowed to settle on American soil if they bought the land.

• European powers were responsible for forming strong governments in their remaining American colonies.

• European powers were to avoid trading with nations in the Americas.

Which position did the Monroe Doctrine take regarding American involvement in world affairs?

• Americans would get involved in all wars.

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    Americans would protect the human rights of citizens in other nations.

• Americans would retaliate if they felt unsafe or threatened.

• Americans would help European nations colonize lands around the world.