Question
In December 1823, Monroe made a speech outlining the United States’ new foreign policy. The speech would later be referred to as the Monroe Doctrine. Read the excerpts below and answer the questions that follow.
[1.] The American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintain, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers. . .
1. What is the main idea of line 1?
[2.] We should consider any attempt on their part to extend their system to any portion of this hemisphere as dangerous to our peace and safety…
2. What is the main idea of line 2?
[3.] With the existing colonies or dependencies of any European power we have not interfered and shall not interfere…
3. What is the main idea of line 3?
[4.] But with the Governments who have declared their independence and maintain it…we could not view any [action]…that oppresses them, by any European power…as the manifestation of an unfriendly disposition toward the United States.
4. What is the main idea of line 4?
[1.] The American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintain, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers. . .
1. What is the main idea of line 1?
[2.] We should consider any attempt on their part to extend their system to any portion of this hemisphere as dangerous to our peace and safety…
2. What is the main idea of line 2?
[3.] With the existing colonies or dependencies of any European power we have not interfered and shall not interfere…
3. What is the main idea of line 3?
[4.] But with the Governments who have declared their independence and maintain it…we could not view any [action]…that oppresses them, by any European power…as the manifestation of an unfriendly disposition toward the United States.
4. What is the main idea of line 4?
Answers
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1. The main idea of line 1 is that the Americas are no longer open to colonization by European powers and should be recognized as free and independent regions.
2. The main idea of line 2 is that any attempt by European powers to expand their political or territorial influence in the Americas would be seen as a threat to the United States and its security.
3. The main idea of line 3 is that the United States respects existing European colonies and has no intention of interfering with them.
4. The main idea of line 4 is that the United States would interpret any oppressive actions against nations in the Americas that have declared independence as a hostile act towards itself, indicating the U.S.'s support for independent countries in the hemisphere.
2. The main idea of line 2 is that any attempt by European powers to expand their political or territorial influence in the Americas would be seen as a threat to the United States and its security.
3. The main idea of line 3 is that the United States respects existing European colonies and has no intention of interfering with them.
4. The main idea of line 4 is that the United States would interpret any oppressive actions against nations in the Americas that have declared independence as a hostile act towards itself, indicating the U.S.'s support for independent countries in the hemisphere.