Question

monroe took jeffersons advice and created the monroe doctrine.
he wanted to stop european nations from spreading their political systems.
which places is monroe referring to in the underlined text?

it is impossible that european countries should extend their political system to any portion of either continent without endangering our peace and happiness.

• europe and the united states
• north and south america
• europe and africa

Explanation:

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Analyze the underlined text and context

The underlined text in the quote states: "to any portion of either continent". The context of the passage is the creation of the Monroe Doctrine, which aimed to prevent European powers from extending their political systems into the Western Hemisphere.

Identify the referenced continents

In the context of the Monroe Doctrine, the "either continent" refers to the two continents of the Western Hemisphere: North America and South America. The doctrine declared that the Americas were no longer open to European colonization.

Evaluate the multiple-choice options

• "Europe and the United States": Incorrect, as Europe is the colonizing region, not the target hemisphere being protected.
• "North and South America": Correct, as these are the two continents of the Western Hemisphere referred to in the doctrine.
• "Europe and Africa": Incorrect, as these are in the Eastern Hemisphere.

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Analyze the underlined text and context

The underlined text in the quote states: "to any portion of either continent". The context of the passage is the creation of the Monroe Doctrine, which aimed to prevent European powers from extending their political systems into the Western Hemisphere.

Identify the referenced continents

In the context of the Monroe Doctrine, the "either continent" refers to the two continents of the Western Hemisphere: North America and South America. The doctrine declared that the Americas were no longer open to European colonization.

Evaluate the multiple-choice options

• "Europe and the United States": Incorrect, as Europe is the colonizing region, not the target hemisphere being protected.
• "North and South America": Correct, as these are the two continents of the Western Hemisphere referred to in the doctrine.
• "Europe and Africa": Incorrect, as these are in the Eastern Hemisphere.

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