The Monroe Doctrine “Our country may be likened to a new house. We lack many things, but we possess the most precious of all - liberty!” James Monroe. James Monroe was the 5th President of the United States of America, in office from 1817 to 1825. He was also the last founding father to hold the presidential office. December 1823 was a defining moment in his political career, he announced a foreign policy statement, later called the Monroe Doctrine which was a risky proclamation and at first largely ignored, but gradually became the solid foundation which other presidents built their foreign policy agendas upon. Looking back the Monroe Doctrine was not a particularly intelligent move considering America’s armed forces situation; they were simply betting on their fickle allies, Great Britain, as backup in case anything went wrong. These bold assertions by James Monroe greatly influenced the path of colonization in America and how other viewed the United States of America as an international force. Leading up to late 1823 the European sector of the world was ever changing; countries were constantly trying to conquer new lands in order to improve their standings within the world. The Monroe Doctrine was ultimately believed to be inspired by the Napoleonic Wars, which was a series of wars between Napoleon's French Army and Great Britain. On a global scale the United States government was nervous regarding the Congress of Vienna. The Congress of Vienna was a meeting of European ambassadors held in Vienna, Austria. They were attempting to establish peace in throughout Europe by settling issues left over from the Napoleonic War and French Revolution. As the Napoleonic War ended, France came to an agreement with Spain to aid them in r... ... middle of paper ... .... The constantly changing international world and tensions arising from intense wars called for America to make a stand if they wanted to be a powerful nation one day. The actual speech was interpreted differently throughout the years it was in use, and had to adapt to the times to stay relevant. America’s special relationship with Great Britain was necessary for this document, without it the doctrine would have been a sure failure. After a significant amount of time, other countries took notice and their reactions varied from great gratitude to total indifference. The Monroe Doctrine truly was a foundation, other famous politicians have added numerous additions to enhance it. Although it’s use is being questioned in the 21st century the Doctrine will always be remembered as a crucial piece in aiding the expansion and strengthening of the United States of America.
72. The Monroe Doctrine incorporated a strong warning to European powers. This is important because the United States was trying to get Europeans powers out
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The War of 1812 and the Monroe Doctrine both played prominent roles in solidifying the United States as an independent and free nation. The War of 1812 showed to the world that America was capable of defending itself, as well as demonstrating that the country could function without Great Britain’s presence. The War of 1812 is commonly referred to as the “Second War of American Independence,” because of the obstacles the Americans had to endure to chase their former mother country away. America did not appreciate England blocking seaports, disrupting trade, as well as kidnapping American sailors (impressment). So America declared war, and proved its independence furthermore by successfully beating the world’s strongest military force again.
James Monroe will always be best known by his Doctrine, but what most people don’t know is that most of the Monroe Doctrine was written by the Secretary of State, John Quincy Adams. Also that Adams was the one who told him to do it. The Monroe Doctrine was originally a letter to congress in 1823. The document stated that it was the end of colonizing the Americas.
1. The Monroe Doctrine was a bold statement of American Foreign Policy-discuss its origins-its focus at the time and the impact it has during the pre-Civil War period of American diplomacy.
The expression was likewise utilized later by Roosevelt to clarify his relations with local political pioneers and his methodology to such issues as the regulation of syndications and the requests of exchange unions. The expression came to be naturally connected with Roosevelt and was oftentimes utilized by the press, particularly in toons, to allude especially to his remote strategy; in Latin America and the Caribbean, he instituted the Big Stick Policy. The Monroe Doctrine was first stated by the fifth American President James Monroe during the State of the Union Address to Congress; his seventh in a row on December 2, 1823. The Monroe Doctrine expressed that the free American landmasses are not to be liable to future colonization by European powers. The United States expected to stay nonpartisan to existing European states in America however unequivocally contradicted the formation of new ones among the Hispanic American republics that as of late picked up autonomy. The Monroe Doctrine uncovered that any further deliberations of nations from Europe to colonize arrive in North or South America would be viewed as demonstrations of hostility and thusly obliges American mediation. TR thinks the us has a role as the worlds police because the US is one of the most powerful countries/continents in the world, once you put all the factors in, political, army, and etc. He has the authority to think this because we basically lead the other countries into the good things that was happening for them. He is using the new diplomacy to also to help back himself up. The us is the strongest, richest, most powerful country in the world and TR knows he is going to get what he wants and the
There was also concern, as aforementioned, that Russia would intervene to restore Spanish control of the Latin American colonies. Although much of the Monroe Doctrine seemed to be focused on Spain, there was another nation and general idea that persuaded Monroe and Adams that these principles were necessary; they were Britain and Unilateralism. Britain, like Spain, had permanent colonies, settlements, and claims in the new world. The one prized colony to their colonial chest was Canada, supplying fur, trade, and money to the British people.
Primarily, the United States foreign policy behind the Monroe Doctrine was introduced by President James Monroe in the midst of many Latin American countries gaining their independence from Spain. The doctrine stated that attempts by European countries to colonize or interfere with states in the Western Hemisphere would be viewed as acts of aggression and U.S. intervention would be necessary. The Monroe Doctrine set the precedent for various foreign policies that would result in U.S. involvement in Latin America.
The War of 1812, sometimes referred to as “The Second War of Independence,” was one of the bloodiest, yet most pointless wars in American history. After 32 months of Americans fighting for a change in the relationship between Britain and the U.S., the war ended with a treaty that left many of the original conflicts unresolved. Although the war had no obvious victor, it boosted American nationalism and patriotism, something much needed after only 39 years of independence. However, British interferences with American trade, and the cost of war materials had a negative impact on the United State's economy. America’s geographic location, in relation to Canada and New York, played a key role in defense against British attacks. Whoever gained control of the Niagara peninsula that connected these two territories would have an advantage over the other nation.
The War of 1812, also known as “America’s Forgotten War” and “America’s Worst Fought War,” was fought between the U.S. and Great Britain over violations of the U.S. seafaring rights. The British intrusion with American fur trade and their illegal impressment of seamen off American ships severely strained Anglo-American relations in the years before the war. According to the New Standard Encyclopedia, “There is considerable disagreement as to why this ultimately led to war and what this war represented. (W.30)” The strongest pressure of war came from Congressional leaders known as “the War Hawks” who mainly represented the western frontier and the South. Their main interest was the conquest of Canada and Florida. The British encouraged and supported the Tecumseh Indians, who had inflicted severe losses, to bring them the scalps of the American soldiers that ultimately led to the Massacre of Fort Dearborn on June 18th, 1812. The war ended with the treaty of Ghent. According to the “Just War Theory” outlined in this essay-- this war was an unjust war.
A big issue Monroe tried to act on was British impressments, which is the practice of capturing U.S. sailors and making them serve in the British navy. This caused a slight rift between President Jefferson, Secretary of State Madison, and Monroe, after the two didn’t see the means of signing a treaty that Monroe thought would make the relationship between the two countries better. Monroe finally came to an understanding, repairing the broken bond between the three friends (Minister to France and Britain). This would pay off when newly appointed President James Madison would give the position of Secretary of State to James Monroe (Secretary of State and Secretary of War).
Although the treaty was ultimately a failure, it helped to mend the bonds between the two nations and it lead to the American sovereignty over the entire northwest without any problems. The Alien and Sedition Acts were four bills passed by President John Adams and were also important regarding American foreign policy because of the amount interest from foreigners who wanted to become citizens of the new United States. The Sedition Act allowed the government to prosecute those who engaged in overtly negative speech or conduct against the government and the purpose of the Alien Act was that it placed a lot of obstacles in the way of potential American citizens. The immigrants could potentially become citizens but it was difficult. The United States had faced issues concerning foreign policy because of the risk of losing parts of the continent or their new states to the larger, more powerful European countries, who could claim parts of the land as colonies of their own. The Monroe Doctrine was crucial in preserving the nationalism in the United States because it strengthened their standing and saved them from losing their progress. President Monroe, along with the help of John Quincy Adams, created the treaty known as the Monroe Doctrine in order to solidify the United States and make
On December 2, 1823, President James Monroe articulated his seventh annual message to Congress. This message presented Americans with a statement that changed the way the Western Hemisphere would be view and how international affairs toward the new Latin colonies would be handle from this point forward. It addressed European nations in particular and stated that “the United States would not tolerate further colonization or puppet nations” The Monroe Doctrine was initially designed to protect the Latin colonies but later President Theodore Roosevelt extended the Doctrine to include the United States would be the policing powers of the Western Hemisphere, this became known as the Roosevelt Corollary. Roosevelt stated that the United States had a “morale mandate” to ensure that other nations used appropriate attitudes toward Latin America. Roosevelt felt strongly in about the conduct of other nations and further stated: “It is not that the United States feels and land hunger or entertains any projects as regards the other nations of the Western Hemisphere save such as are for their welfare. All that this country desires is to see the neighboring countries stable, orderly, and prosperous. Any country whose people conduct themselves well can count upon our hearty friendship. If a nation shows that it knows how to act with reasonable efficiency and decency in social and political matters, if it keeps order and pays its obligations, it need fear no interference from the United States. Chronic wrongdoing, or an impotence which results in a general loosening of the ties of civilized society, may in America, as elsewhere, ultimately require intervention by some civilized nation, and in the Western Hemisphere the adherence of the U...
The Monroe Doctrine and the Manifest Destiny stated America's philosophies regarding foreign policy. The Monroe Doctrine (1823), crafted by President Monroe and Secretary of State John Quincy Adams, was a statem...
After the war of 1812, the United States saw a nationalist spark begin to ignite. The emergence of nationalism was largely due to the Hartford Convention and the federalists’ call for secession from the union. With the end of the war, the Federalist Party diminished and the Republican Party emerged with no opposition. Feelings of pride, national unity, and patriotism were evoked, as seen in a picture depicting Fourth of July festivités in Philadelphia in 1819 (Doc C). Just as the Fourth of July celebration illustrates nationalism, the diary of secretary of state John Quincy Adams did as well. He implored and suggested that the United States take a firm stand against Britain and Spain, Russia and Prussia (Doc H). President Monroe was concerned that the United States not appear subordinate to Britain. In 1823 the Monroe Doctrine was proclaimed, and asserted the authority of the United States. As well as having fears that the United States not appear subordinat...