Question

how did great britain respond to the monroe doctrine?

by using its army to guard latin america
by using its army to guard north america
by using its navy to control the oceans
by using its navy to attack latin america

Explanation:

Analyze British interests in Latin America

Great Britain supported the Monroe Doctrine because it wanted to keep other European powers from colonizing or dominating the newly independent Latin American nations. This open trade environment was highly beneficial to British merchants.

Evaluate the military mechanism of enforcement

While the United States declared the Monroe Doctrine, it lacked a powerful military to enforce it. Great Britain, possessing the world's most powerful fleet, used its navy to patrol the Atlantic and control the oceans, effectively preventing other European nations from sending military forces to the Americas.

Answer:

• by using its army to guard Latin America
• by using its army to guard North America</mcq-correct>
• by using its navy to control the oceans (Correct answer)

<mcq-option>by using its navy to attack Latin America