Monroe Doctrine [History of America]

question 1

(UFMG) Considering the relations between Latin America and the United States from the mid-nineteenth century, it is correct to state that:

1. the opening of the canal in the Panama Strait made possible the development of balanced trade relations between the Americas.
2. the consolidation of the Antillean and Central American states made possible the constant support of the North American government to the democracies of these regions.
3. the defeat of Mexico, in the war with the United States, meant the loss of almost half of the Mexican territory to this country.
4.  the policy of big stick, implemented by President Theodore Roosevelt, aimed at strengthening the diplomatic dialogue between the American countries.

question 2

Read the text below.

Monroe Doctrine

“'[...] We must, therefore, by the sincere and friendly relations existing between the United States and those powers, declare that we consider any attempt by them to extend their system to any portion of this hemisphere as dangerous to our peace and safety. We do not and will not interfere with existing colonies or those dependent on any European power. But as for the governments that have declared their independence which we recognise, after much consideration and on fair principles, we cannot see any interference by part of any European power with the purpose of oppressing them or controlling their destiny, such as the manifestation of an unfriendly disposition towards the States United. [...]”

Excerpt from President Monroe's Message to Congress, December 2, 1823. In: MATOSO, Kátia M. of Q (org.). Texts and documents for the study of contemporary history. São Paulo: Hucitec/Edusp, 1977.

According to the Monroe Doctrine, whose principles are expressed above, rate the statements below:

(02) According to the Monroe Doctrine, successive US governments have found themselves in the right to intervene in the defense of some countries Latin Americans against the European powers, highlighting the military support for the independence of Cuba, in relation to Spain, at the end of the XIX century.

(04) Contrary to the Monroe doctrine, President Theodore Roosevelt launched the Big Stick policy, maintaining a policy of non-intervention in the internal affairs of Latin American countries.

(08) Theoretically supported by the Monroe Doctrine, the USA intervened, in 1903, in the dispute between Panama and Colombia, assisting in the independence of the country. first, having also obtained the right to commercially exploit the channel they built in the country, linking the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific, until 1999.

(16) The conflict with Spain, supported by the Monroe Doctrine, led the US to achieve, in addition to Cuban independence, the annexation of the territories of Hawaii and Alaska.

Which alternative indicates the correct summation of the numbers that precede the true statements?

1. 12
2. 20
3. 24
4. 10
5. 18

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