M9,L1, American Foreign Policy

a sense of pride and devotion to a nation

(vocab word)

• Simon Bolivar

• Monroe Doctrine

• Era of Good Feelings

• nationalism

a statement of American policy warning European nations not to interfere with the Americas

(vocab word)

• Simon Bolivar

• Monroe Doctrine

• Era of Good Feelings

• nationalism

a U.S. era of peace, pride, and progress

(Vocab word)

• Simon Bolivar

• Monroe Doctrine

• Era of Good Feelings

• nationalism

the leader of the successful revolutions of Latin American colonies against Spain

(vocab word)

• Simon Bolivar

• Monroe Doctrine

• Era of Good Feelings

• nationalism

Why was President Monroe’s presidency known as the “Era of Good Feelings”?

• President Monroe was elected unanimously in both of his elections.

• The U.S. government reduced taxes, and people saved more money.

• The U.S. economy expanded, and people felt great pride in the country.

• President Monroe was responsible for resolving many overseas conflicts.

Following the victory over Great Britain in the War of 1812, the United States experienced a period of _____ where people felt great pride and loyalty to their country as a whole.

• nationalism

• patriotism

• regionalism

• sectionalism

What was the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?

Responses

• 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 new colonies in Latin America

What president was involved with The Monroe Doctrine?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• James Monroe

True/False In October 1823 President Monroe was concerned about Spain reclaiming power in the West.

• True

• False

What president did President Monroe go to for advice?

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Adams

• George Washington