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Latin America & the United States

Explore the significance of the Monroe Doctrine in Latin America's post-independence era, its impact on U.S. foreign policy, and how it shaped relations with European powers. Understand the historical context, reasoning, and implications of this doctrine that influenced American diplomacy for over a century.

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Latin America & the United States

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  1. Latin America & the United States

  2. 1821- Mexico wins independence from Spain gaining control of California and Texas Miguel Hidalgo leads the revolt Both were inspired by the American Revolution South America wins independence from Spain Simon Bolivar (liberator) Revolution in Latin America

  3. New Republics • Modeled constitutions on that of the U.S. • Latin America wasn’t able to unite • Divided into too many different countries • Too large & spread out geographically • (Andes Mountains)

  4. U.S. Gains Florida • Adams-Onis Treaty • 1818- U.S. buys Florida from Spain for $5 million

  5. Foreign Policy • U.S. worried that Spain & other European nations might try to take control of newly freed areas in Latin America = Monroe Doctrine President James Monroe

  6. Monroe Doctrine, 1823 • Foreign Policy statement of Pres. Monroe • Warned European Nations not to interfere in Latin America • U.S. would oppose (be against) any attempts to build new colonies in the Americas • Also stated that U.S. would not interfere in affairs of European nations or colonies

  7. Monroe Doctrine

  8. Impact of the Monroe Doctrine • Showed that U.S. was determined to keep European powers out of the Western Hemisphere • Britain supported the Monroe Doctrine & provided military backing (support) until U.S. grew stronger as a nation • Monroe Doctrine shaped U.S. foreign policy for more than 100 years

  9. What was the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?

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