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Primary Sources: The Monroe Doctrine

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3 Questions
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Read the passage Primary Sources: The Monroe Doctrine. Then answer the questions below.
Read the passage Primary Sources: The Monroe Doctrine. Then answer the questions below.
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1.

Which government issue does the Monroe Doctrine apply to the MOST?

D2.His.1.6-8
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2.

According to the Monroe Doctrine, under what circumstances should the United States become involved in the affairs of foreign nations? Select two correct answers.

D2.Civ.13.6-8
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3.

Drag each quotation into the correct box to show whether it describes a past action or a general principle of the United States.

  • "In the war between those new governments and Spain we declared our neutrality at the time of their recognition."
  • "Our policy is not to interfere in the internal concerns of any of Europe's powers."
  • "With the existing colonies of any European power we have not interfered. This policy shall continue."
  • "The citizens of the United States are in favor of the liberty and happiness of their fellow men on that side of the Atlantic."
  • Past action
  • General principle
D2.His.1.6-8