Monroe Doctrine

Directions: On a sheet of paper answer the following questions. You do not have to write the questions, unless I tell you to!

What does President Monroe say in the Monroe Doctrine? Look at your notes from yesterday, and write down the answer!

Map Skills

1. Describe the Western Hemisphere. What is the Western Hemisphere?

2. Describe Latin America. Where is Latin America?

Reasons for Monroe Doctrine

1. What European countries had colonies in Latin America?

2. What is the time frame of when the Latin American countries obtained their independence?

3. Why would American not want the European powers to reclaim their colonial territories in Latin America? Americans felt that their Revolution set an example for these countries to gain their independence from European powers. We also did not want European powers to try to gain more territory in the western hemisphere, because it threatened our territory and power. (Use paragraph above to name 2 reasons – SUMMARIZE!!)

4. What did Russia do that made Americans feel threatened? Russian colonists established a fur-trading colony in Alaska, in the mid-18th century (1700s). Russian explorers also established trading posts as far south as Washington, Oregon, and Northern California. A Russian trading post existed roughly 50 miles north of the current site of the city of San Francisco.

Now … SUMMARIZE!! What are the reasons for the Monroe Doctrine? 1. 2. ** Answer this in a complete sentence: “The reasons for the Monroe Doctrine are …”

Why did Americans feel confident enough to issue the Monroe Doctrine? Pride and Nationalism from War of 1812 We proved we were powerful enough to stand up to European powers **write this question down before you answer!

What impact does the Monroe Doctrine have on the future? Contributes to America becoming a world power Makes us protector of the western hemisphere **write this question down before you answer!!