Question

why did great britain support the monroe doctrine? she wished to
protect her latin american trade
promote a joint anglo - american policy for europe
weaken other colonial powers
spread english democratic ideas to south america
question 8
the monroe doctrine represents an expression of which of the following?
nationalism
internationalism
militarism
sectionalism

Explanation:

• For the first question:
• Great Britain supported the Monroe Doctrine as it protected its Latin American trade. With the doctrine, it could maintain its economic interests in the region without much interference from other colonial powers. Also, it weakened other colonial powers (like Spain) as they couldn't easily re - colonize Latin American countries, which was beneficial for British trade dominance.
• The Monroe Doctrine was about the Americas and not about a joint Anglo - American policy for Europe. And spreading English democratic ideas was not the main motivation; economic and geopolitical (weakening rivals) reasons were more prominent.
• For the second question:
• The Monroe Doctrine was an expression of nationalism. It was a U.S. policy that aimed to assert American influence and protect American interests (in terms of preventing European colonial expansion in the Americas) on its own continent. It was a statement of American national identity and its desire to have a sphere of influence free from European (non - American) major power interference.
• Internationalism would imply more cooperation on a global scale for common goals beyond national interests. Militarism is more about a focus on military power and aggression, which was not the core of the Monroe Doctrine. Sectionalism is about divisions within a country (like regional divisions in the U.S.), which is not relevant here.

Answer:

• First question: protect her Latin American trade, weaken other colonial powers
• Second question: nationalism