1. What did the issuing of the Monroe Doctrine express from an American perspective post War of 1812?
The Monroe Doctrine expressed that America wanted to maintain friendly relations with other countries, while maintaining a policy of neutrality. All of this being insured by the other foreign nations not impeding on the Americas.
2.) What was Secretary of State Adams' hope when he wrote the Monroe Doctrine?
Adams hoped to mark the U.S. with its own individualism and assert its own rights. The country would not be dominated by European affairs and alliances. It would defend itself when threatened and maintain peace with most countries. He hopes that America would avoid conflict in the future.
3). What is the key phrase in the entire document that you need to remember as the cornerstone or American Foreign Policy?
The phrase that is important to remember as the cornerstone of American foreign policy is, "we have not interfered and shall not interfere" illuminating their importance to neutrality.
The Neutrality Acts were laws passed in 1935, 1936, 1937, and 1939 to limit U.S. involvement in future wars
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