Please help me out with this question. I think I know the answer, but I'm not too sure. Thanks!
Monroe's message stated that American foreign policy regarding European conflicts would be
(a) neutral
(b) de facto
(c) nationalist
(d) firm but friendly
I know the answer is definitely not B. And I don't think it's D, either..so now I'm stuck between A and C.
de facto
Thanks. Could Ms. Sue answer this please, as well, if she's around?
Maha -- your first hunch was right. The best answer is neutral.
Thanks for the help! =) Could you please explain why the answer be neutral than naturalist? I just want to understand why the answer is what it is.
Oops, sorry, that's *nationalist.
To determine the correct answer to this question, let's analyze the options provided.
Option (a) states that American foreign policy regarding European conflicts would be "neutral." This means that America would not take sides in those conflicts but instead remain impartial and unbiased.
Option (b) states that American foreign policy would be "de facto." However, this option seems unrelated to the context of Monroe's message and can be eliminated.
Option (c) states that American foreign policy would be "nationalist." This suggests that America would prioritize its own national interests over involvement in European conflicts.
Option (d) states that American foreign policy would be "firm but friendly." This implies that America would approach European conflicts with a strong and decisive stance while maintaining friendly relations.
Now let's evaluate the possibilities. Based on the historical context, Monroe's message was delivered in 1823 as part of the Monroe Doctrine. This doctrine aimed to establish the United States as the dominant power in the Western Hemisphere and prevent further European colonization or intervention in the Americas.
Considering this information, we can conclude that the correct answer is (a) "neutral." Monroe's message emphasized America's intention to stay neutral in European conflicts.
Therefore, the correct answer is (a) "neutral."