Question

The Spanish-American War resulted from an attempt to enforce the principles expressed by which of these? A) The Declaration of Independence B) Washington’s Farewell Address C) The Treaty Guadalupe Hidalgo Eliminate D) The Monroe Doctrine

Answer 1

The correct answer is D. The Spanish-American War resulted from an attempt to enfoce the principles expressed by the Monroe Doctrine.

The Monroe Doctrine, synthesized in the phrase "America for the Americans", was elaborated by John Quincy Adams and attributed to President James Monroe in 1823. It established that any European intervention in America would be seen as an act of aggression that would require intervention of the United States. The doctrine was presented by President Monroe during his sixth State of the Union Address. It was taken with doubts, at first, and then with enthusiasm. It was a decisive moment in the foreign policy of the United States. The doctrine was conceived by its authors, especially John Quincy Adams, as a proclamation by the United States of its opposition to colonialism in response to the threat posed by the monarchical restoration in Europe and the Holy Alliance after the Napoleonic wars.

Answer 2

The Monroe Doctrine

Further Explanation:

The Spanish American War was a military conflict that took place between Spain and the United States in the year 1898. This war led to emergence of the United States Predominance in the Caribbean region. It all started with America's interest in Caribbean when Fifth President of United States James Monroe introduced Monroe Doctrine that stated the US will not tolerate any efforts made by the European governments in order to expand their colonial holdings which were there in America and at also stated that United States will keep on respecting the existing status of the European colonies.  

Post-American civil war Interests of American businessmen's increased in Cuba and they started to monopolize the devalued Sugar markets of Cuba. By the year 1894, 90% of total Cuban exports started to go to the US and this escalated tensions between the US and Spain which eventually led to war.  

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Answer Details:

Grade: High School

Chapter: Spanish-American War

Subject: History

Keywords: United States, Spain Cuba, Monopolize, Sugar War James Monroe, Monroe Doctrine, Caribbean, Governments