LAD #10

1.  What did the issuing of the Monroe Doctrine express from an American perspective post War of 1812?
It states that America would resume it's policy of avoiding involvement in European wars that did not involve America. Also, it strongly states that any further colonization of America by European countries is outlawed, and America is willing to go to war again to ensure that the Doctrine is followed.


2.  What was Secretary of State Adams' hope when he wrote the Monroe Doctrine?
He hoped to create separation between America and the European powers, and to ensure that these European powers would no longer interfere with issues in the Western Hemisphere. He realized that in the past, many American conflicts with Europe came about as a result of them being on American soil, therefore eliminating this would subsequently reduce conflicts with Europe.



3.  What is the key phrase in the entire document that you need to remember as the cornerstone or American Foreign Policy?
"It is impossible that the allied powers should extend their political system to any portion of either continent without endangering our peace and happiness; nor can anyone believe that our southern brethren, if left to themselves, would adopt it of their own accord." This sums up the issues that would result in unnecessary conflict, and this is the main reason that America assumed the position that it did.