LAD #10 Monroe Doctrine

1.  What did the issuing of the Monroe Doctrine express from an American perspective post War of 1812? The issuing of the Monroe Doctrine essentially was to express the view that America would not tolerate any foreign infringement on their recently created state of vulnerability. We would not partake in any further European wars or conflict unless it posed a threat to our rights or safety.

2.  What was Secretary of State Adams' hope when he wrote the Monroe Doctrine? His goal when he wrote the Monroe Doctrine was to let foreign countries know that we wouldn't tolerate any infringements they may make that threaten our rights our public safety. The goal was to essentially preserve peace and neutrality for our country.


3.  What is the key phrase in the entire document that you need to remember as the cornerstone or American Foreign Policy? Essentially the key phrase is that we won't tolerate foreign countries' interference or imperialism of our colonies, and the fact that we wanted to maintain neutrality.

The proclamation of Neutrality was created by George Washington on April 22, 1793, and declared the U.S. neutral in the war between France and Britain.