LAD #10: The Monroe Doctrine

1.  What did the issuing of the Monroe Doctrine express from an American perspective post War of 1812?
The United States wanted to remain neutral in foreign affairs, specifically the European affairs. They would only engage in fighting it it directly effected America and it's people. The Monroe Doctrine was created because the United States was concerned about European nations potentially trying to expand colonially in the Americas. America wanted to make sure that no European nation would even attempt to colonialize the western hemisphere, like the British, French, and others did in years prior.

2.  What was Secretary of State Adams' hope when he wrote the Monroe Doctrine?
Adams' hoped that the Monroe Doctrine would help the US to remain neutral. He warns that any allied powers would not be able to spread their political systems without threatening the American peace and happiness. These systems ought to be met with outright difference in order for the US to remain in the position they want.

3.  What is the key phrase in the entire document that you need to remember as the cornerstone of American Foreign Policy?
"With the existing colonies or dependencies of any European power we have not interfered and shall not interfere." This is the key phrase of the entire document that is the cornerstone of American Foreign Policy because it expresses our neutrality, established by Washington in his first term.