Question

As a citizen of the united states in the 1823 how could the Monroe doctrine provide you with a sense of optimism regarding your country's position in the world?

Answer 1

The Monroe Doctrine, in defending the rights of the emancipated and free colonies of the entire American continent, was showing a position of support and of "elder brother" of the rest of the new countries of America. In defending the independent colonies, in front of the European and colonial powers, the doctrine gave citizens a sense of the country's strength, of great stability and of having sufficient capacity to face the empires of Europe. In addition to feeling a confidence and security that his country, not only protected the Americans, but helped the new nations that emerged, giving an optimistic and encouraging to citizens.