The Monroe Doctrine

question 43

Multiple Choice

The Monroe Doctrine:

• A) was the idea that all white men should have voting rights.
• B) secured Florida from Spain.
• C) declared the Americas off-limits for further European colonization.
• D) stated that the United States would be neutral in all international conflicts.
• E) settled the nullification crisis favorably for South Carolina.

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Definitions:

Securities Exchange Act

A U.S. law enacted in 1934 to govern the trading of securities, such as stocks and bonds, aimed at protecting investors from fraud.

Solicitation of Proxies

The process by which shareholders are asked to delegate their voting power to representatives to vote on their behalf at shareholder meetings.

Section 12

A specific segment or part within a legal document or statute that addresses a particular point of law.

Section 14(a)

Typically refers to a provision in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that deals with proxy solicitations.