Question

the spanish - american war resulted from an attempt to enforce the principles expressed by which of these?
a the declaration of independence
b washingtons farewell address
c the treaty guadalupe hidalgo
d the monroe doctrine

Explanation:

The Monroe Doctrine stated that the Americas should be free from European colonization. The Spanish - American War was fought in part to enforce this principle as Spain still had colonies in the Americas (like Cuba). The Declaration of Independence is about the colonies breaking from Britain. Washington's Farewell Address was about avoiding long - term foreign entanglements. The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was related to the U.S. - Mexico War.

Answer:

D. The Monroe Doctrine