Monroe Doctrine Quizzes
Think you’ve got your head wrapped around Monroe Doctrine? Put your knowledge to
the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. Fill in the blanks: "…the American continents, by the ____ and ____ condition which they have assumed and maintain, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers…"
free, independent
drab, unassuming
crazy, terrifying
new, revolutionary
Q. When Monroe writes, "It is still the true policy of the United States to leave the parties to themselves, in hope that other powers will pursue the same course," what or who is he referring to as "the parties"?
Latin American republics
The Holy Alliance
Republicans and Federalists
The crazy annual Christmas parties thrown at the embassies in Washington
Q. When does Monroe say is the only time that the U.S. gets involved in conflict?
"when injustice is done and our resources threatened"
"when someone really invades our personal space"
"only if we have nothing else going on that day"
"only when our rights are invaded or seriously menaced"
Q. How does Monroe describe the "relations" between America and Europe?
Antagonistic
Respectable
Friendly
Indescribable
Q. Which European countries does Monroe talk about specifically?
Spain, Portugal, Russia
France, Germany, Italy
Britain, Sweden, Belgium
Lichtenstein, Switzerland, Genovia