Monroe Doctrine Quiz

Who was the fifth president of the United States?

• James Madison

• James Monroe

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

What is a doctrine in the context of foreign policy?

• A trade agreement

• A diplomatic alliance

• A military strategy

• A principle or idea that influences government's actions

When did the United States fight and win a second war against the British?

• 1823

• 1840

• 1812

• 1830

Which country was the greatest naval power in the world during the time of the Monroe Doctrine?

• United States

• France

• Spain

• Great Britain

Who was the Secretary of State during the time of the Monroe Doctrine?

• Andrew Jackson

• James Madison

• John Quincy Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

What did Monroe declare in his speech to Congress on December 2nd, 1823?

• The United States' support for European ambitions

• The Western Hemisphere closed to future colonization

• The United States' neutrality in global affairs

• The Western Hemisphere open to future colonization

What significant difference was there in the United States' position at the dawn of the 20th century compared to Monroe's time?

• The United States had more diplomatic alliances

• The United States had less military and commercial might

• The United States had less influence in the Western Hemisphere

• The United States could now back up its words with military and commercial might

What did Monroe not lay out in his speech regarding European interference in the Americas?

• A plan of action

• A warning to the Europeans

• A declaration of war

• A diplomatic alliance

What did American diplomats do in Latin America during the time of the Monroe Doctrine?

• Fought in the wars for Latin American independence

• Provided valuable intelligence back to Washington regarding European ambitions in the region

• Established new colonies for the United States

• Ignored the political volatility in the neighborhood

What was the main idea behind the Monroe Doctrine?

• To dismantle colonialism and shift global power dynamics in the 19th century

• To maintain American neutrality in global affairs

• To support European ambitions in the Americas

• To establish dominance in the Western Hemisphere