(8) Overseas Expansion
Americans reacted positively to Seward's purchases.
False
How did the United States change in the twentieth century?
It was transformed into a respected world leader.
Alaska has become important because of its natural resources and crucial defense location.
True
European countries sought industrial materials in the Americas.
True
The Monroe Doctrine forbade European intervention in the Western Hemisphere.
True
The United States purchased Alaska from Russia in 1867.
True
Through the Monroe Doctrine, American self-interest moved into world concerns.
True
The Monroe Doctrine was established for all of these reasons except:
so the United States could colonize the Western Hemisphere