Influence of U.S. Presidents on Foreign Policy

How did President George Washington's Farewell Address influence the foreign policy of the United States?

• It signaled that American presidents should reduce the importation of European goods.

• It cautioned American residents to halt colonization of the Western Hemisphere by European powers.

• It advised later American presidents to follow a policy of neutrality in dealing with European nations.

• It suggested later American leaders place restrictions on the number of immigrants entering the United States.

Which of the following best describes President James Monroe’s foreign policy practices?

• Stay out of Europe’s concerns over power.

• Make foreign alliances whenever possible.

• Remain loyal to France’s new government.

• Expand the United States’ overseas holding.

Which action completes this graphic organizer?

• French naval attacks on U.S. harbors

• British invasions of countries allied with the United States

• French embargoes on trade with the United States

• British impressment of U.S. sailors

Which of the following messages did President George Washington deliver in his Farewell Address?

• Washington urged the continued expansion of the United States into territory west of the Mississippi.

• Washington stressed the importance of providing support for democratic governments in other nations.

• Washington argued that the United States should avoid commercial relations with European nations.

• Washington advised against the United States forming permanent alliances with foreign countries.

The War of 1812 had a profound impact on -

• The lives of American Indians who were seen as co-conspirators with the English.

• The industrialization of America, by providing an opportunity for American manufacturers to step in and fill the void created by the loss of English goods.

• English merchants who lost money due to American seizures of English vessels.

• American manufacturers who were unable to ship their goods to foreign markets, leading to a prolonged recession in the United States.

What pieces of advice did Washington give to the young U.S.?

Why did Washington give this advice to the U.S.?

Which of the following summarizes the effect of the Monroe Doctrine illustrated in this cartoon?

• The young nation felt strong enough to limit European involvement in the Americas.

• The Monroe Doctrine encouraged European and African colonization in North and South America.

• Europeans did not take the Americans seriously since the United States was such a young nation.

• There was a wall along the east coast of the Americas to keep out European immigrants.