During the 1800s, the United States generally
A) stayed out of European conflicts and politics but pursued an expansionist policy in the Western hemisphere.
B) pursued an expansionist and activist policy in both European conflicts and in this hemisphere.
C) pursued an expansionist policy in European conflicts but stayed out of matters in this hemisphere.
D) stayed out of both European conflicts and matters in this hemisphere.
E) has been characterized as Pax Americana.

Question

During the 1800s, the United States generally
A) stayed out of European conflicts and politics but pursued an expansionist policy in the Western hemisphere.
B) pursued an expansionist and activist policy in both European conflicts and in this hemisphere.
C) pursued an expansionist policy in European conflicts but stayed out of matters in this hemisphere.
D) stayed out of both European conflicts and matters in this hemisphere.
E) has been characterized as Pax Americana.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

During the 1800s, the United States pursued an expansionist policy in the Western hemisphere but generally stayed out of European conflicts and politics. This policy was known as the Monroe Doctrine, which declared that European powers should not interfere with affairs in the Western hemisphere.

During the 1800s, the United States Generally