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Political Climate of the Americas Latin America – several countries had won independence from Spain and Portugal
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European monarchies planned to help Spain and Portugal regain their colonies U.S. leaders feared that their government would be in danger if this happened Political Climate of the Americas
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Russian colonies in the Pacific Northwest also concerned Americans Alaska Trading posts Political Climate of the Americas
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The Monroe Doctrine December 1823, President Monroe issued the Monroe Doctrine Actually written by Secretary of State John Quincy Adams
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The Monroe Doctrine - APPARTS With your partner, complete the APPARTS analysis of the Monroe Doctrine. Use pgs. 344-345 in your textbook
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The Monroe Doctrine Warned European nations against reestablishing colonies These actions would be considered “dangerous to our peace and safety” Promised that the U.S. would stay out of European affairs
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The Monroe Doctrine Showed that the U.S. saw itself as a world power
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How will it be supported? England was motivated to keep South America from being reoccupied because the new nations provided markets for English goods If South American countries are re- conquered by Spain, then the system of mercantilism would prevent English trade with those areas.
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The Monroe Doctrine - OPTIC
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