The Issuance of the Monroe Doctrine in 1823 Was Prompted

question 18

Multiple Choice

The issuance of the Monroe Doctrine in 1823 was prompted by

• A) the fear that reactionary continental European nations might intervene in Latin America to restore Spanish colonial rule.
• B) the Russian annexation of Alaska.
• C) President Monroe's hope of increasing his popularity with the American public.
• D) continuing British intervention in Latin American affairs.