2. Political Climate of the Americas
Latin America – several countries had won independence from Spain and Portugal

3. Political Climate of the Americas
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

4. Political Climate of the Americas
Russian colonies in the Pacific Northwest also concerned Americans
Alaska
Trading posts

5. The Monroe Doctrine
December 1823, President Monroe issued the Monroe Doctrine
Actually written by Secretary of State John Quincy Adams

6. The Monroe Doctrine - APPARTS
With your partner, complete the APPARTS analysis of the Monroe Doctrine.
Use pgs in your textbook

7. The Monroe Doctrine - OPTIC

8. 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

9. The Monroe Doctrine
Showed that the U.S. saw itself as a world power

10. 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.