The Monroe Doctrine

Which event led to the policies established by the Monroe Doctrine?

• the pirating of ships in North Africa

• the competition for trade between countries

• the wars between Great Britain and France

• the independence movement in Latin America

Which two former presidents did President Monroe ask for advice on what the U.S. should do to support the new independent Latin American nations? (Select 2 answers)

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

People:

President Monroe's Secretary of State who advised him that the U.S. should speak boldly for itself on its policy in the Americas?

• James Madison

• Andrew Jackson

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Quincy Adams

What was a goal of the Monroe Doctrine?

• to end attacks on U.S. ships

• to warn against impressment of U.S. sailors

• to encourage foreign trade with European merchants

• to prevent European interference in North and South America

What was a result of the Monroe Doctrine?

• The United States gained respect

• The United States went to war with France

• The United States allied with European nations

• The United States lost its image as a democratic leader

Events & Acts:

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

• Treaty of Alliance

• Embargo Act of 1807

• Monroe Doctrine

• Jay Treaty

Presidents:

Issued a policy called the Monroe Doctrine. In it, he warned European nations to respect the newly independent colonies. 

• James Monroe

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• John Adams