James Monroe
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Developing a Sensible Foreign Policy –
Under the able leadership of James Monroe, the nation continued to expand in strength and size. Few people realize that Monroe helped to draft the Northwest Ordinance which is considered to be one of the most important documents in American history.
However, he is most remembered for his Monroe Doctrine, which limited European involvement in the western hemisphere. Departure from this policy has proven to bear bitter consequences.
Thomas Benton reveals that Monroe was not flawless for he cautiously departed from his predecessors in the use of federal funds for internal improvements.
(71 pages)
Under the able leadership of James Monroe, the nation continued to expand in strength and size. Few people realize that Monroe helped to draft the Northwest Ordinance which is considered to be one of the most important documents in American history.
However, he is most remembered for his Monroe Doctrine, which limited European involvement in the western hemisphere. Departure from this policy has proven to bear bitter consequences.
Thomas Benton reveals that Monroe was not flawless for he cautiously departed from his predecessors in the use of federal funds for internal improvements.
(71 pages)