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The Monroe Doctrine Answers

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In the early 1800s, which nation did the United States fear would take over the Latin American republics?

A
Argentina
B
Chile
C
Paraguay
D
Russia
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Which best explains the message the Monroe Doctrine sent to other nations?

A
that the United States was powerful enough to stop new colonization in the Americas
B
that the United States was afraid of each nation that sought to colonize the Americas
C
that the United States wanted to take over other nations in Europe and in the Americas
D
that the United States feared the power of European nations and would allow them to colonize the Americas
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Which allowed the United States and Spain to divide the remainder of North America in 1819?

A
the Treaty of Ghent
B
the Monroe Doctrine
C
the Adams-Onís Treaty
D
the Louisiana Purchase
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Why were European monarchs offended by the Monroe Doctrine?

A
They did not want to be told what to do.
B
They still resented the United States.
C
They had no intentions of recolonizing the Americas.
D
They did not think the US should interfere in their business.
5

Which contributed to Americans’ sense of nationalism following the War of 1812?

A
the US defeat of pirates in the Mediterranean
B
an increase in manufacturing
C
the US defeat of Apache Indians at Horseshoe Bend
D
an increase in available credit for businesses
6

By the 1820s, almost all of Latin America was

A
dependent on Spain.
B
made up of independent republics.
C
colonized by Europe.
D
colonized by the United States.
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Which did the Monroe Doctrine permit in Latin America?

A
existing European colonies
B
new European colonies
C
existing African colonies
D
new African colonies
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A long-term result of the Monroe Doctrine was that the United States

A
became involved in Latin American affairs.
B
removed itself from involvement in Latin American affairs.
C
became involved in European affairs.
D
removed itself from involvement in European affairs.
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How did Great Britain respond to the Monroe Doctrine?

A
by using its army to guard Latin America
B
by using its army to guard North America
C
by using its navy to control the oceans
D
by using its navy to attack Latin America
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How did Theodore Roosevelt use the Monroe Doctrine in the twentieth century?

A
to justify US involvement in Latin America
B
to argue against US involvement in Latin America
C
to justify US involvement in Europe
D
to argue against US involvement in Europe
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How did the outcome of the War of 1812 affect the way Americans felt about their country?

A
They became more fearful of European invasion.
B
They became less confident.
C
They became more patriotic.
D
They became worried about future expansion.
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A reason the US was able to acquire all of Florida in the Adams-Onís Treaty was that it agreed to give up claims on

A
Mexico.
B
Texas.
C
Oregon Country.
D
Canada.
13

Why did Americans call the War of 1812 the “Second War for Independence”?

A
because they perceived that America had won the war over Britain
B
because they viewed the outcome of the war as a stalemate
C
because the US forced the enemy to surrender in the war
D
because America refused to sign the Treaty of Ghent, which ended the war

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