LAD #10 Monroe Doctrine

1.  What did the issuing of the Monroe Doctrine express from an American perspective post War of 1812?

The Monroe Doctrine expressed strength as an international power. The United States was a recently new nation and other countries, especially Europe underestimated it. The doctrine helped establish that the United States was powerful and it prevented Europe from further colonization of America. It also showed America’s desire to keep and maintain peace and its form of government.

2.  What was Secretary of State Adams' hope when he wrote the Monroe Doctrine?

He hoped to keep the U.S. safe from wars and foreign affairs with Europe. He wanted to eliminate any further European influence that would pose as a threat to America, as well as keep peace and neutrality. Lastly, he hoped to establish the U.S. as a strong and powerful nation that would be influential and successful.

3.  What is the key phrase in the entire document that you need to remember as the cornerstone or American Foreign Policy?

“As a principle in which the rights and interests of the United States are involved, that the American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintained, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European power…” This phrase serves as the cornerstone because it says that the U.S. is not allowing European nations to colonize in America. It states that in order to maintain freedom and protect their government, along with their way of life they need to keep European influence to a minimum.

Pictures: I chose a picture of a cartoon about the Monroe Doctrine and a picture of Jay's Treaty because it was also used to remove foreign influence and set boundaries so France and Great Britain would not have vast amounts of land or control in America. The treaty was used to limit their control and control trading rights and power, similar to the Monroe Doctrine.