Question

match the event to the term that best describes it:
mayflower compact declaration of independence monroe doctrine impressment article of confederation xyz affair
warned european powers to stay out of the western hemisphere.
first document establishing government for the united states. (unsuccessful)
when the french demanded bribes from the u.s to stop attacking american ships.
document explaining why the colonies are breaking away from britain.
first written form of self - government in the american colonies
forcing sailors into naval service.

Explanation:

1. "Warned European powers to stay out of the Western Hemisphere" - The Monroe Doctrine was a US policy that warned European nations against intervening in the Americas, so this matches Monroe Doctrine.
2. "First document establishing Government for the United States (Unsuccessful)" - The Articles of Confederation was the first governing document of the US, but it was ineffective, so this matches Article of Confederation.
3. "When the French demanded bribes from the U.S to stop attacking American ships" - The XYZ Affair was a diplomatic incident where French agents demanded bribes from the US, so this matches XYZ Affair.
4. "Document explaining why the Colonies are breaking away from Britain" - The Declaration of Independence explained the colonies' reasons for separating from Britain, so this matches Declaration of Independence.
5. "First written form of Self - Government in the American Colonies" - The Mayflower Compact was the first written self - government agreement in the American colonies, so this matches Mayflower Compact.
6. "Forcing sailors into naval service" - Impressment is the practice of forcing people into naval service, so this matches Impressment.

Answer:

1. Warned European powers to stay out of the Western Hemisphere: Monroe Doctrine
2. First document establishing Government for the United States (Unsuccessful): Article of Confederation
3. When the French demanded bribes from the U.S to stop attacking American ships: XYZ Affair
4. Document explaining why the Colonies are breaking away from Britain: Declaration of Independence
5. First written form of Self - Government in the American Colonies: Mayflower Compact
6. Forcing sailors into naval service: Impressment