Explain how the foreign policy's of previous presidents led to the nations acceptance of the monroe doctrine.
what did they feel the nation should do regarding foreign countries? what actions were taken? did it strengthen or weaken the country.
pls help me!!!
2007-03-06 13:05:26 · 3 answers · asked by Betsy B 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
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2007-03-06 13:19:11 · answer #1 · answered by JelliclePat 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In 1815 the Napoleonic wars were ending Spanish domination of the Americas. Argentina, Chile, and Venezuela were emerging as idependent nations.
They expected the United States to recognize them as sovereign nations, so did many in the U.S., as well as in Europe.
Not so in the Monroe, Adams administration. Vice President Adams believed that it was to early to recognize these countries because of the volotility of the area.
It could take decades for them to become actual independent governing bodies. His approach was "wait and see". He went one step further when Spain implied they had an interest in land on American soil. Adams and Monroe made it clear that if any country interfered with the growth, freedom, and economic security of this country we would retaliate against them.
On the other hand, if they left us alone, we would leave them alone. In other words, if Spain wanted to go after Chile, or Argentina, or England for that matter we wouldn't lift a finger. If they wanted Florida, well then that would be a problem.
This point of view, and policy was very popular until WWI, and then again in WWII. No longer could we be safe with the oceans to protect us.
During the 1800, and early 1900 it kept us free from fighting many European wars, that we would have other wise been pulled into. It didn't entirely keep us free from the Spanish, but they were pushed back.
We gained Florida (1861), Texas (1845), California (1846), and I believe the Louisiana Purchase (1803) from the French during that time. Remember they were broke from fighting Napolians wars. We also gained Alaska around that time (1867).
All in all I think it served us well. Adams went on to become President, and he cemented the policy during his time in office.
2007-03-06 14:13:13 · answer #2 · answered by harleygirl 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
lol, i love this one
monroe doct. said " Fu@K Europe get your @ss out of america, we own this sh@t land!!!"
well france invaded mexico, but US didnt do anything, cuz they were in middle of Civil War and couldnt do any thing.
it said dont mess with us or we wont mess with you.
i think this was so stupid, cuz it didnt do any thing. US had no power to stop at first place anyways
2007-03-06 13:32:14 · answer #3 · answered by cb450t 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋