The American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintain, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European Power.
- President James Monroe, message to Congress, 1823
What was the main reason President Monroe made this statement?
O A. To strengthen political alliances with European allies
OB. To address the danger of political party influence
C. To stop the spread of slavery to western territories
OD. To prevent European intervention in the Western Hemisphere

What is the definition of an appeal in a criminal court case? a.an appeal is a request for the verdict to be reconsidered. b.an appeal is the decision about the proper punishment. c.an appeal is the decision that states “guilty” or “not guilty.”d. an appeal is a request for a new judge to oversee the trial.

Match the vocabulary word with its meaning. 1. capitalism to change or improve something by correcting faults or removing abuses 2. chattel an economic system based on private ownership and competition motivated by profit 3. imperialism policy extending political, economic, or military rule over another 4. indentured an economic system where colonies supply goods to the mother country 5. mercantilism an agreement committing one person to be another's slave for a certain period of time 6. reform a type of slavery where the slave is the sole property of the master with no rights

Select two reasons for the division of power in a limited government. limit misuse of power protect the rights of individuals leaders stay in power leaders inherit power control freedom of speech