Contrast the American and Mexican perspective on the Monroe Doctrine. Which popular statement typifies the difference between the perspectives?
F. Kennedy's proclamation during a visit to Mexico that "Geography has made us neighbors, tradition has made us friends." North Americans may be surprised to learn that most Mexicans "felt it more accurate to say 'Geography has made us closer, tradition has made us far apart.' "

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The following statement typifies the difference in the perspectives. Most Americans would agree with President John F. Kennedy's proclamation during a visit to Mexico that "Geography has made us neighbors, tradition has made us friends." North Americans may be surprised to learn that most Mexicans "felt it more accurate to say 'Geography has made us closer, tradition has made us far apart.' "
 Trade routes represent the attempts of countries to overcome economic and social imbalances created in part by the influence of geography.

Contrast the American and Mexican Perspective on the Monroe Doctrine