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- 1. Multiple Choice
In what year was the Monroe Doctrine established?
1865
1783
1823
1812
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which U.S. President introduced the Monroe Doctrine
John Adams
George Washington
James Monroe
James Madison
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which future president helped write the Monroe Doctrine?
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
John Quincy Adams
Teddy Roosevelt
- 4. Multiple Choice
The Monroe Doctrine stated: (be sure to choose all choices)
European powers should not claim colonies in the Western Hemisphere
America does not interfere in Europe's matters
America is always ready for war
U.S. has always helped Europe in wars
European powers should work toward keeping world peace
- 5. Multiple Choice
What was the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine? Select the best answer.
to defend newly independent countries against aggression.
to help newly independent countries establish democratic governments.
to convince European countries to give up existing colonies in Latin America
to prevent European countries from establishing or regaining colonies in the Western Hemisphere.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Read the scenario - In 1830, Spain sent troops to occupy the Spanish colonies in South America.
Based on the Monroe Doctrine provisions, how would the United States respond?
The United States would leave the situation alone because Spain already controls those colonies and controlled those colonies before the Monroe Doctrine was issued.
The United States would get involved because Spain is violating the Monroe Doctrine and needs to stay out of the western hemisphere.
The United States would get involved because the Spanish colonies were independent.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Read the scenario - In 1830 Great Britain sent troops to occupy Argentina (a free nation after 1816).
Based on the Monroe Doctrine provisions, how would the United States respond?
The United States would leave the situation alone because Britain already controls Argentina and controlled Argentina before the Monroe Doctrine was issued.
The United States would get involved because Argentina violated a policy with the British government.
The United States would get involved because Argentina was independent before the Monroe Doctrine was issued.
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