1. 8.5e identify the foreign policies of Monroe & explain the Monroe Doctrine

3. Quiz

4. Groups – Document Analysis
To what event(s) or condition(s) in the history of the United States and/or its diplomacy does each section refer?
In what ways, if any, does the Monroe Doctrine address American concerns for peace and safety?
In what ways, if any, does the Monroe Doctrine invoke U.S. sympathy for revolutionary governments in South America?
In what ways, if any, does the Monroe Doctrine continue the American policy of neutrality?
In what ways, if any, does the Monroe Doctrine address American desires to expand its territory?
Do students see any other motives behind the Monroe Doctrine?

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6. DOL A major reason for the issuance of the Monroe Doctrine (1823) was
A. was to discourage American trade in Latin America
B. was to defend the Panama Canal from Great Britain
C. was to prevent further European colonization in the Caribbean
D. was to provide economic aid to Latin American nations

7. 2. Which statement best describes President Theodore Roosevelt’s foreign policy position toward Latin America in the early 1900’s? A. The United States should reduce its involvement in Latin American affairs. B. The Monroe Doctrine permits the United States to intervene actively in the affairs of Latin American nations. C. Latin American nations should form an organization to help them achieve political and economic stability. D. The United States should give large amounts of financial aid to help the poor of Latin America.

8. 3. The Monroe Doctrine declared that the United States would A
3. The Monroe Doctrine declared that the United States would A. prevent the establishment of new European colonies anywhere in the world B. help colonies in North and South America adopt a democratic form of government C. view European interference in the Americas as a threat to the national interest of the United States D. prevent other nations from trading with South American nations

9. 4. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, United States intervention in Latin America was motivated by the United States desire to: A. protect its growing investments in Latin America B. encourage Latin American trade with Europe C. end Latin American independence movements D. reduce the influence of communism in Latin America