The Monroe Doctrine

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Political Climate of the Americas

• Latin America several countries had won
  independence from Spain and Portugal

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Political Climate of the Americas

• European monarchies planned to help Spain and
  Portugal regain their colonies
• U.S. leaders feared that their government would
  be in danger if this happened

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Political Climate of the Americas

• Russian colonies in the Pacific Northwest also
  concerned Americans
• Alaska
• Trading posts

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The Monroe Doctrine

• December 1823, President Monroe issued the Monroe
  Doctrine
• Actually written by Secretary of State John
  Quincy Adams

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The Monroe Doctrine - APPARTS

• With your partner, complete the APPARTS analysis
  of the Monroe Doctrine.
• Use pgs. 344-345 in your textbook

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The Monroe Doctrine

• Warned European nations against reestablishing
  colonies
• These actions would be considered dangerous to
  our peace and safety
• Promised that the U.S. would stay out of European
  affairs

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The Monroe Doctrine

• Showed that the U.S. saw itself as a world power

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How will it be supported?

• England was motivated to keep South America from
  being reoccupied because the new nations provided
  markets for English goods
• If South American countries are re-conquered by
  Spain, then the system of mercantilism would
  prevent English trade with those areas.

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The Monroe Doctrine - OPTIC