Monroe Doctrine Quiz

Who delivered the Monroe Doctrine to Congress?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Monroe

• Abraham Lincoln

In what year was the Monroe Doctrine delivered?

• 1901

• 1865

• 1823

• 1776

What was the main purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?

• To start a trade agreement with European countries

• To declare independence from Britain

• To warn European nations against colonization in the Western Hemisphere

• To announce the Louisiana Purchase

How was the Monroe Doctrine initially presented to the public?

• In a routine annual message to Congress

• As a declaration of war

• In a newspaper article

• Through a televised speech

What would the United States not tolerate according to the Monroe Doctrine?

• Immigration from Europe

• Trade with European nations

• Use of the English language

• Further colonization or puppet monarchs

Which President is associated with the Monroe Doctrine?

• John F. Kennedy

• James Monroe

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Woodrow Wilson

How did the Monroe Doctrine affect U.S. foreign policy?

• It isolated the United States from European affairs

• It established the United States as a colonial power

• It encouraged U.S. intervention in European wars

• It promoted free trade with European nations

What was a long-term effect of the Monroe Doctrine?

• It led to the U.S. acquiring territories in Europe

• It decreased U.S. influence in the Western Hemisphere

• It justified U.S. intervention in the affairs of Western Hemisphere countries

• It encouraged European countries to colonize Africa