1. The james Monroe doctRINE AND the MISSOURI COMPROMISE
By: Shane McMurtry and Emily Duffner

2. Simon Bolivar
Latin American revolutionary
Helped win independence for his own country in 1821
Fought in revolutions throughout Latin American (nicknamed “Liberator”)
Monroe knew that other European powers might try to gain control of the unstable new republics.
He was also alarmed by reports that France may supply troops to help Spain regain its former colonies.

3. Monroe Doctrine (1823)
Stated that the U.S. would not interfere in European colonies in Latin America
Any attempt to colonize in the Western Hemisphere would be an act of hostility.
Reflected how the U.S. saw
itself as a dominant power
in the Western Hemisphere.
Secretary of State John Q.
Adams helped author this
document.

4. Missouri Compromise 1820- Missouri applies for statehood
At the time, the country had been equally divided (11 slave states; 11 free states)
Missouri’s admittance would tip this balance in the Senate
Henry Clay led Congress in working out the Missouri Compromise
Missouri would be admitted as a slave state
Maine would be admitted as a free state
Slavery would be banned in the rest of the Louisiana Purchase north of Missouri Compromise Line

5. Map