Monroe Doctrine Political Cartoon

• President from 1817-1825

• During his presidency, he instituted a doctrine (government policy)

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James Monroe

• During his presidency, Spain was losing control of its territory in North America

• Spanish territories, such as Mexico, were declaring independence

• Spain wanted the territory back

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James Monroe

• On the next few slides, you will see political cartoons related to the Monroe Doctrine.

• Your task will be to analyze these cartoons to determine what the Monroe Doctrine was/is

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James Monroe

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Based on the images you have analyzed, what was the Monroe Doctrine?