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What is Jefferson saying the goals of the American system should be? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
to keep European powers from interfering in American affairs
B
to keep American lands out of the hands of European powers
C
to support European colonization in the Americas
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Read the underlined text carefully. In this part of the letter, Jefferson is suggesting that the US should

A
declare war on Britain.
B
gain an alliance with Britain.
C
seek an alliance with all of the European powers.
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Based on the overall passage, how do you think Jefferson wanted Monroe to respond to the British offer of a joint statement to stop other countries from colonizing the Americas?

A
He wanted Monroe to reject it.
B
He wanted Monroe to accept it.
C
He wanted Monroe to ask another country for help instead.
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How did James Monroe feel about the chance of European monarchies taking control over the Americas?

A
It would be a good thing for America.
B
It would help Americans trade with Europe.
C
It would be a threat to the United States.
D
It would help Americans spread democracy.
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What does the underlined text show about the US position toward these countries?

A
The US considered them enemies.
B
The US recognized their independence.
C
The US wanted them to become colonies again.
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According to President Monroe, how would the United States feel if a European country tried to gain control over countries in Latin America?

A
They would feel that this is dangerous.
B
They would feel that this was helpful.
C
They would not care about this.
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Read the underlined text. Why does Jefferson believe a US–British alliance would prevent war?

A
Together, the United States and Britain would be too powerful to defeat.
B
The United States would defend British claims in the Americas.
C
The conflict would be held on only one continent.

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