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    Who created the Monroe Doctrine?

    • Zachary Taylor
    • James Monroe
    • Marilyn Monroe
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  • 2. 

    What did the Monroe Doctrine state?

    • That the US would consider any country from Asia that tried to come and claim Hawaii a threat to US interests and that US would get involved.

    • That all buggies that didn't have US license plates but were being driven on US soil would be taken away, and the owner would be fined $10.

    • That the US would consider any European power that tried to reclaim it's colonies in Latin America would be considered a threat to US interests and the US military would get involved.

    Correct Answer
    A. That the US would consider any European power that tried to reclaim it's colonies in Latin America would be considered a threat to US interests and the US military would get involved.
    Explanation
    The Monroe Doctrine stated that any European power attempting to reclaim its colonies in Latin America would be seen as a threat to US interests, and the US military would intervene. This doctrine, announced by President James Monroe in 1823, aimed to prevent further colonization in the Americas by European powers and establish the US as the dominant power in the region. It was a significant statement of US foreign policy and demonstrated the country's growing influence and assertiveness in international affairs.

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    What was happening in Latin America around the time of the Monroe Doctrine?

    • Peanut butter was invented in Peru

    • Many of the colonies were throwing out the powers from Africa that had colonized them and creating their own governments.

    • Many of the colonies were throwing out the European powers that colonized them and creating their own governments.

    Correct Answer
    A. Many of the colonies were throwing out the European powers that colonized them and creating their own governments.
    Explanation
    Around the time of the Monroe Doctrine, many colonies in Latin America were gaining independence from the European powers that had colonized them. These colonies were overthrowing their colonial rulers and establishing their own governments. This was a significant event in Latin American history, as it marked a shift towards self-governance and independence for many countries in the region.

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    Who was James Monroe, creator of the Monroe Doctrine?

    • The 5th president of the US

    • A very important house representative from mississippi

    • Governor of Oregon

    Correct Answer
    A. The 5th president of the US
    Explanation
    James Monroe was the 5th president of the United States. He served as president from 1817 to 1825. During his presidency, he introduced the Monroe Doctrine, which was a foreign policy statement that aimed to prevent European colonization or intervention in the Americas. The doctrine stated that any interference by European powers would be seen as a threat to the United States. Monroe's presidency is often referred to as the "Era of Good Feelings" due to the relative peace and prosperity experienced during his time in office.

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    In what year was the Monroe Doctrine created?

    • 1823

    • 1863

    • 2010

    Correct Answer
    A. 1823
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1823. The Monroe Doctrine was a foreign policy statement made by President James Monroe in 1823. It stated that the United States would not tolerate European colonization or interference in the Americas. This doctrine became a cornerstone of American foreign policy and had a significant impact on the geopolitical landscape of the Western Hemisphere.

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