1. What did the issuing of the Monroe Doctrine express from an American perspective post War of 1812?
It expressed the United States concern for European imperialism and expansion into their territory. They feared that European powers would continue to take advantage of them. They also wrote this article to state America's neutrality in European affairs, and to say that America would only protect smaller nations or others if it was going to influence America.
2. What was Secretary of State Adams' hope when he wrote the Monroe Doctrine?
He wrote this to send a message to European powers. This message being that America was not to be messed with and as long as Europe minded their own business, so would Americans.
3. What is the key phrase in the entire document that you need to remember as the cornerstone or American Foreign Policy?
"It is still the true policy of the United States to leave the parties to themselves, in hope that other powers will pursue the same course. . . .", this is the last line and it stands out because it talks about the policy of neutrality. It also says that we hope everyone else stays neutral because if they don't then they will feel our wrath.
Above: President Monroe
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