Monroe Doctrine & Indian Removal Act

The Monroe Doctrine would be an example of

• U.S. Foreign Policy
• U.S. Domestic Policy

James Monroe           

• tried to unite all Indian tribes in America.
• kept Europe out of the affairs of the Western Hemisphere.                       
• was the only Federalist President.
• was part of the War Hawks in Congress.

The Monroe Doctrine said __________________.

• no more European colonies could be started in the Americas
• Europe must leave the Americas alone
• the United States would stay out of Europe's business
• all of the above

Because of the Monroe Doctrine, the United States became a powerful leader in the ____________ hemisphere.

• northern
• southern
• western
• eastern

Monroe said no more European colonies could start in the Americas.

• True
• False

What was the main purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?

• To encourage European nations to colonize Latin America

• To warn European nations against further colonization in the Americas

• To establish trade agreements with Europe

• To declare war on Spain

What broader message did the Monroe Doctrine send about the role of the United States in the world?

• The U.S. was too weak to defend its interests

• The U.S. wanted to dominate European politics and establish colonies in Europe and Africa

• The U.S. would protect its hemisphere and remain independent of Europe

• The U.S. planned to colonize Europe in retaliation

According to Section 3, under what two conditions would the United States prepare for war?

• If the U.S. economy was weak or trade was restricted

• If its rights were invaded or seriously threatened

• If European nations ignored American elections

What is this political cartoon about?

• The Monroe Doctrine.

• The Trail of Tears.

• Cold War tensions in Europe.

• The cartoon depicts European colonialism in Africa.

The Monroe Doctrine provided Americans with a sense of optimism and strength regarding their position in the world. The US wasn't concerned about European affairs, partisan fighting had stopped due to the decline of the Federalists and one party rule, and sectional tensions started to decline.

The decade from about 1815-1825 was thus termed:

• The Age of Division

• The Era of Good Feelings

• The Period of Unrest

• The Era of Conflict