How did nationalism affect the foreign affairs of the united states

Because of nationalism the western expansion began and it also led to the creation of the Monroe Doctrine.

Explanation:

The 1823 Monroe Doctrine reinforced President Washington's foreign policy aims because it stated that American countries were not to be considered subjects for future colonization by any European power. At that time, most Latin American colonies were achieving or were in the process of gaining independence from Spain and Portugal.

freedom of speech is also protected by the 1 amendment.

explanation:

here is pretty much what the 1st amendment says:

congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

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