Monroe Doctrine- Mastery

Which countries in Latin America were primarily Spanish colonies?

• Brazil and Argentina

• Mexico and Peru

• Chile and Uruguay

• Colombia and Venezuela

What was the main reason Latin American colonies wanted independence?

• To join the United States

• To trade with Europe

• To fight against their "mother country"

• To establish monarchies

Which country did Brazil belong to before its independence?

• Spain

• France

• Portugal

• England

What was the United States' reaction to Latin American independence?

• Indifferent

• Supportive

• Hostile

• Neutral

What did the Monroe Doctrine declare?

• No new European colonies in the Americas

• Free trade with Europe

• Alliance with Spain

• Expansion of U.S. territories

Answer explanation

Europeans were no longer allowed to colonize North and South America

When was the Monroe Doctrine presented?

• 1820

• 1823

• 1825

• 1830

Who presented the Monroe Doctrine to Congress?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• James Monroe

• Andrew Jackson

What was the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?

• To promote European colonization

• To prevent European interference

• To establish trade routes

• To form military alliances

Why did other countries take President Monroe seriously?

• The U.S. had a strong military

• The U.S. was friends with Great Britain

• The U.S. had many colonies

• The U.S. was economically powerful

What did the United States promise in the Monroe Doctrine?

• To help Spain regain its colonies

• To stay out of European business

• To colonize South America

• To form a European alliance