Question

What did President James Monroe do to promote nationalism when he took office in 1817?

A.
He embarked on a goodwill tour of the country.
B.
He negotiated a deal with Spain to cede Florida to the United States.
C.
He chartered the First National Bank of the United States.
D.
He authorized war with Great Britain.

Answer 1

Answer: James Monroe proposed the "doctrine" in which he addressed the Europeans with the intention that none of the countries of that continent would interfere in America.

Explanation:

America for the Americans", meant that Europe could not invade or have colonies on the continent.

Answer 2

The answer is B. He negotiated a deal with Spain to cede Florida to the United States.

How did James Monroe become president?

• Monroes was the secretary of state and war for President Madison during the later stages of the War of 1812.
• His leadership during wartime established him as the rightful heir of Madison. Monroe won the presidential election in 1816.
• Monroe was re-elected again in 1820.

James Monroe's Presidency:

• As president, he signed the Missouri Compromise.
• He along with his secretary of State John Quincy Adams favoured a policy of conciliation with Britain, whilst being against the expansionism by the Spanish Empire.
• In 1819, with the Adams-Onis treaty with Spain, the USA gained Florida.

So, President James Monroe was directly responsible for getting Spain to cede the state of Florida to the USA.