Understanding the Monroe Doctrine

What war is mentioned as having occurred just before the Monroe Doctrine was established?

• World War I

• The War of 1812

• The Revolutionary War

• The Civil War

Which two European countries were specifically mentioned as declining powers due to revolutions in their colonies?

• Spain and Portugal

• Britain and France

• Italy and Austria

• France and Germany

What was the primary purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?

• To establish American influence and deter European colonization in the Western Hemisphere

• To declare war on Britain

• To support European colonization

• To promote trade with Asia

Which country agreed with the Monroe Doctrine in principle due to shared interests in free markets and trade?

• Spain

• Germany

• Britain

• France

What was a significant outcome of the Monroe Doctrine's legacy?

• Influence on American foreign policy and expansion of influence

• Immediate military action by European powers

• Creation of new colonies by the United States

• The establishment of the United Nations