1.President Monroe Believed That The United States Had

The United States fifth president, James Monroe, wrote the Monroe Doctrine. He wrote it as a response to the Czar of Russia diplomatic inquiries. The Czar of Russia’s inquiries involved how the United States would answer if European colonization were restarted in the Western Hemisphere. In the Monroe Doctrine, President Monroe responded, in the seventh annual message to congress, by proclaiming four very important points. The first point was that the United States would not get involved in European dealings. Monroe stated that they would not be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers. He went on to say that they would do well in their efforts among those to be considered equal among like nations of the earth. Monroe took a strong stance toward the independence of the United States. He also challenged

The Monroe Doctrine expressed the idea that new countries should be allowed to develop without interference from any stronger nations. The Monroe Doctrine is a doctrine that European nations should not interfere with American nations or try to acquire more territory in the Western Hemisphere. The Monroe Doctrine was derived from President James Monroe's message in Congress on December 2, 1823 and became a part of the United States foreign policy. Earlier in the Unit they asked me to give the 4 key points made in the Monroe Doctrine. And these are the points President James Monroe made. One that America never took apart of the European power struggles, neither did it agree with the policy they had to do so. Two they had not interfered with the other European colonization. Three that the American continents had not nor would they interfere with the other European power. Four, finally they would consider any attempt by any European power dangerous to the peace and safety of the United States of America.

In his address, Washington states, “The Great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign Nations is in extending our commercial relations to have with them as little political connection as possible.” Washington is advising to avoid political relations with foreign nations. He warns not to accept foreign influence of any nation. Washington wants to preserve the free self-government that began under him. The procedures addressed in the Monroe Doctrine are consistent with Washington’s advice. Monroe wants to avoid relations with foreign countries, just as Washington did. He declares that the United States should not get involved in the internal government of any other nation. This is parallel to what Washington suggested in his address. Both leaders wanted to focus mainly on the United States and avoid excessive interaction with other nations. Monroe’s manner is consistent with Washington’s from thirty years prior.

In the early 1800's the United States took up the intentions of isolationism. Isolationism is the non involvement in world affairs, the United States used as a strategy of protection and defense. On December 2, 1823, James Monroe gave a speech on the Monroe Doctrine which settled that America would not allow European nations to invade any U. S. territory. The U.S. did not start off as a strong military force, that is why isolationism worked at the time. At the time it worked for the safety of the nation, but later it would only hurt them because they then became a target. Germany was the one that brought America out of their neutral state. During this time they did not even wish to expand beyond their own land. Their focus was on their western land.

The Monroe Doctrine helps justify the Spanish American War because it states America’s ground and opinion. President of the United States, James Monroe, gave a speech to Congress in which he states: “... the rights and interests of the United States are involved, that 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 powers… ” “…we should consider any attempt on their part to extend their system to any portion of this hemisphere, as dangerous to our peace and safety.” These quotes mean that the United States considers any country attacking with the intent of ruling over independent and/or ally countries, as disturbing their peace and safety. So when Spain took hold over the American allied Cuba, the United States had to immediately step in to right a wrong. Since America stated their ground 75 years before the war began, Spain and any other countries looking to conquer in the hemisphere knew very well not to attack America or any country it considered an ally.

On December 2, 1823, President James Monroe articulated his seventh annual message to Congress. This message presented Americans with a statement that changed the way the Western Hemisphere would be view and how international affairs toward the new Latin colonies would be handle from this point forward. It addressed European nations in particular and stated that “the United States would not tolerate further colonization or puppet nations” The Monroe Doctrine was initially designed to protect the Latin colonies but later President Theodore Roosevelt extended the Doctrine to include the United States would be the policing powers of the Western Hemisphere, this became known as the Roosevelt Corollary. Roosevelt stated that the United

the Monroe Doctrine was more of a self defense Doctrine, meant to protect the safety of our own country

Many Americans such as James Monroe and Henry Clay put their ideas into motion by crafting documents and plans to further their respective progress. Monroe, who was president at the time, teamed up with Secretary of State John Quincy Adams to form the Monroe Doctrine. This was a determined effort to end all European colonialism in the Western Hemisphere, this plan was formatted around for major points: (1)  the American continents are no longer subjects for future European colonization; (2) Any political system of European that tried to be enforced in the Western Hemisphere is “dangerous to our peace and safety”; (3) the U.S. is not to interfere with any existing European colonies; (4) finally that the United States would not take part in internal affairs or wars between European nations (America Shi, Tindall 309)(week 9 notes). Henry Clay, on the other hand, crafted the American System, a plan to strengthen and unify the United States. Clay promoted the use of high tariffs on imports to block the sale of British goods in the U.S. in order to protect the fragile domestic market from foreign competition. In order to rally support, Clay beckoned the federal government to utilize this influx in revenue to improvements in the West such as roads, canals, and other “internal improvements”. Clay also endorsed a strong national bank to create single national currency and to regulate the

The Monroe Doctrine had a great impact due to its strict policy towards the European powers. It wanted to keep the U.S. trade safe from European powers and colonization. Without this important doctrine/document the Europeans would have most likely colonized, interfered with, and disrupted the western hemisphere and also the trade systems connected with them. The U.S. also would not be a balanced nation and have a balanced foreign policy without the Monroe Doctrine, which was also known as the back bone of the U.S. foreign policy.

The Monroe Doctrine was a statement about foreign policy. It was created by America’s fifth president, James Monroe in 1823 and was stated in his annual state of union address to congress. It had been inspired by the Napoleonic Wars. Its goal was to secure the newly independent colonies from Europe.

Final Exam DBQ America’s desire to expand further into the country has been evident even when the King of England controlled the colonies, but this idea, vastly increased once the colonists were free and were not limited by the King. Ideas like Manifest Destiny, the desire for more power and the Monroe Doctrine were used to explain the reasons for wanting to expand further. Manifest Destiny described the American’s expansion as their God given right and it was America’s destiny to touch the two oceans surrounding it. Also, the United States wanted to gain more power and be stronger than countries, like Great Britain, and to do this they must expand their abilities out west.

Doing this made the Monroe Doctrine the cornerstone of American foreign policy. This Doctrine was based on the American fears relates to the passive revival of monarchies in Europe. This is why there was

The Roosevelt Corollary greatly affected American foreign policy. It was in sharp contrast to the Monroe Doctrine, put in place to stop foreign intervention with the American continents. In 1823 President Monroe implemented US policy that stated European powers were not allowed to colonize or interfere with the newly budding United States or the Americas. In 1904 President Roosevelt expanded upon this policy in response to European intervention with Latin America. This policy became known as the Roosevelt Corollary. The document echoed the style of leadership President Roosevelt became synonymous with. This more aggressive form of policy became known as Big Stick Diplomacy. Foreign policy in the United States would forever be

able to learn the specifics of this corollary to the Monroe Doctrine and better understand the

Nevertheless, Greece’s plight tugged at the heartstrings of Americans. Although no troops were deployed to fight against the Ottomans, campaigns were made across America to raise relief aid for the Greeks. From 1823-1827, America sent supplies to support the civilians of Greece, although it was made clear that these supplies would not be given directly to the military, as it was only to help the poor and severely affected population (Earle 52). The United States did not want to explicitly support this conflict, one of the first examples of America changing its views on national policy due to its sympathies. The Monroe Doctrine also contributed to the neutrality of the United States. Announced by former President James Monroe in December of 1823, this doctrine opposed European colonialism and noted that the U.S. would stay out of European matters. Internationally, however, it wasn’t received well initially because America didn’t have a strong military foundation (OTH).