Monroe Doctrine

In what year was the Monroe Doctrine established?

• 1865

• 1783

• 1823

• 1812

Which U.S. President introduced the Monroe Doctrine

• John Adams

• George Washington

• James Monroe

• James Madison

Which future president helped write the Monroe Doctrine?

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• John Quincy Adams

• Teddy Roosevelt

The Monroe Doctrine stated: (be sure to choose all choices)

• European powers should not claim colonies in the Western Hemisphere

• America does not interfere in Europe's matters

• America is always ready for war

• U.S. has always helped Europe in wars

• European powers should work toward keeping world peace

What was the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine? Select the best answer.

• to defend newly independent countries against aggression.

• to help newly independent countries establish democratic governments.

• to convince European countries to give up existing colonies in Latin America

• to prevent European countries from establishing or regaining colonies in the Western Hemisphere.

Read the scenario - In 1830, Spain sent troops to occupy the Spanish colonies in South America.

Based on the Monroe Doctrine provisions, how would the United States respond?

• The United States would leave the situation alone because Spain already controls those colonies and controlled those colonies before the Monroe Doctrine was issued.

• The United States would get involved because Spain is violating the Monroe Doctrine and needs to stay out of the western hemisphere.

• The United States would get involved because the Spanish colonies were independent.

Read the scenario - In 1830 Great Britain sent troops to occupy Argentina (a free nation after 1816).

Based on the Monroe Doctrine provisions, how would the United States respond?

• The United States would leave the situation alone because Britain already controls Argentina and controlled Argentina before the Monroe Doctrine was issued.

• The United States would get involved because Argentina violated a policy with the British government.

• The United States would get involved because Argentina was independent before the Monroe Doctrine was issued.