Test: SAT II US History

8.

Which of these statements best summarizes the Monroe Doctrine of 1823?

The United States would slowly contain the slave trade, to prevent its expansion into new territories in the hope that it would eventually die out
The United States would not allow the creation of any new colonies in the Western Hemisphere, but likewise would not intervene in those colonies that already existed
The United States would not allow the creation of any new colonies in the Western Hemisphere, and would actively intervene to help provide self-government for those colonies already in existence
None of those mentioned
The United States would protect the institution of slavery and allow its expansion into new territories to ensure the continued loyalty of the Southern states

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