In his response to the House resolution about the revolutionary movements in South America, Monroe mentions first the sympathy t
oward them of members of Congress and all Americans. Monroe says Americans are sympathetic "from causes which need not be communicated to you. a. What are those causes?
b. Why does he put this point first in the speech?
c. What kinds of supporting evidence does Monroe give to prove that the revolutionary movements might deserve recognition?
d. How does Monroe describe the official position of the United States up to the time of his message?
e. Why was the Monroe Doctrine issued?
Nationalism and imperialism encouraged each European nation to pursue its own interests and compete for power. ... The alliance system pulled one nation after another into the conflict.
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