1. What did the issuing of the Monroe Doctrine express from an American perspective post War of 1812?
A. The Monroe Doctrine expressed that Americans wished to be treated as an independent nation, equal to similar European nations. Due to the fact that even after the Revolutionary War, Britain still essentially controlled America's economy and continued to oppress them through the impressment of American ships and sailors, the United States was not recognized as an independent country right away. Additionally, neutrality in European affairs was reemphasized.
2. What was Secretary of State Adams' hope when he wrote the Monroe Doctrine?
A. Adams wished to see the United States be recognized as a world superpower, able to have colonies of its own, as well as become entirely independent from Britain. After the War of 1812, the United States was recognized as its own independent country. Furthermore, Adams wished to see neutrality with European affairs, though this never ended up happening.
3. What is the key phrase in the entire document that you need to remember as the cornerstone of American Foreign Policy?
A. Our policy in regard to Europe, which was adopted at an early stage of the wars which have so long agitated that quarter of the globe, nevertheless remains the same, which is, not to interfere in the internal concerns of any of its powers; to preserve those relations by a frank, firm, and manly policy, meeting in all instances the just claims of every power, submitting to injuries for none.
The Monroe Doctrine relates to Washington's Farewell Address because Washington preaches neutrality, and advises that the United States not become involved in European affairs, which is also said in the Monroe Doctrine.
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