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The Monroe Doctrine
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What is a doctrine?

• A statement of official government policy,
  especially in foreign affairs and military
  strategy.

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Based on the previous map, which country claimed
the most land in Latin America?

1. Portugal
2. Spain
3. Britain
4. France

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What happened in the early part of 1800 that
drastically changed Latin America?

1. Nothing
2. The U.S. claimed all the territory.
3. The Spanish gave up all of its land.
4. Many Latin American countries revolted and
   claimed their independence.

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As a review, what is a doctrine?

1. A doctors certificate
2. Any announcement made by a foreign nation.
3. A statement of official government policy,
   especially in foreign affairs and military
   strategy.
4. Something dealing with boring dead guys.

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• Responding to (1) Russian territorial claims
  along the northern Pacific coast, and (2)
  concerned that European nations would attempt to
  seize recently independent Latin American states,
  President James Monroe announced a new national
  policy (a.k.a. doctrine).

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• the American continents, by the free and
  independent condition which they have assumed and
  maintain, are henceforth not to be considered as
  subjects for future colonization by any European
  powers.
• - Monroe Doctrine

(1) No new colonies would be allowed in the
Americas.
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(2) European powers were not to interfere in the
affairs of the Western Hemisphere.

• we should consider any attempt on their
  European powers part to extend their system to
  any portion of this hemisphere as dangerous to
  our peace safety.
• - Monroe Doctrine

(3) The U.S. would not interfere with European
affairs.
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Which of the following statements best fits with
the Monroe Doctrine?

1. You stay out of our business and well stay out
   of yours.
2. Were sorry.
3. This means war!
4. Please stop attacking our ships!

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