How did the Monroe Doctrine affect U.S. relations with Russia in the 1820s?
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Correct answer: It directly challenged Russian claims to the Pacific Northwest coast
One of the immediate triggers for the Doctrine was a Russian ukase (decree) claiming jurisdiction over the Pacific coast down to the 51st parallel. Monroe's declaration signaled that the U.S. would oppose any further Russian expansion in North America.
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