In his response to the House resolution about the revolutionary movements in South America, Monroe mentions first the sympathy toward them of members of Congress and all Americans. Monroe says Americans are sympathetic "from causes which need not be communicated to you. a. What are those causes?
b. Why does he put this point first in the speech?
c. What kinds of supporting evidence does Monroe give to prove that the revolutionary movements might deserve recognition?
d. How does Monroe describe the official position of the United States up to the time of his message?
e. Why was the Monroe Doctrine issued?