Donroe Doctrine

Monroe Doctrine: HW Quiz

• Open up the Homework Quiz on the Monroe Doctrine Reading

• Complete the 4 Question Multiple Choice Google Form

• Open up the Donroe Doctrine Reading once complete

Open Ended

Carefully examine the political cartoon on the screen.

How does this political cartoon show BOTH a continuation and a change from the original Monroe Doctrine (1823)?

• 1823 Monroe Doctrine

  • No new European colonization

  • U.S. claims influence over Western Hemisphere

  • Neutral in Europe → dominant in the Americas

• Nationalism =

  • Pride + power

  • Protection of territory

  • Control over influence

“Nationalism isn’t just love of country.
It’s deciding who gets protected and who gets warned.”

​After the War of 1812, the U.S. felt something new: confidence. The Monroe Doctrine is nationalism turned into foreign policy.

​Donroe Doctrine

SWBAT analyze how U.S. foreign policy shows continuity and change over time by comparing the Monroe Doctrine (1823) with its modern application, and argue whether American nationalism has remained consistent or transformed, using evidence from multiple sources.

​Exit Ticket Prompt
Does the “Donroe Doctrine” represent a continuation of American nationalism or a transformation into something fundamentally different? Use evidence from the Monroe Doctrine (1823), the modern article, and the political cartoon to support your argument.

Continuity & Change Analysis (Excerpt 1)

Directions

1. Read Excerpt 1 together

   • Everyone follows along with the text.

2. Highlight for CONTINUITY (What Stayed the Same)

   • Highlight ideas that match the original Monroe Doctrine and annotate it as a CO

3. Highlight for CHANGE (What Is Different Today)

   • Highlight what has changed and annotate it as CH

Open Ended

How does this excerpt suggest that the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine still exists today?

Expert Groups

Jigsaw Option

• Group 1: Excerpt 1

• Group 2: Excerpt 2

• Group 3: Excerpt 3

• Group 4: Excerpt 4

Each group answers:

1. What is the claim of this excerpt?

2. What evidence shows nationalism?

3. Does this support or challenge the Monroe Doctrine?

• ​Highlight for CONTINUITY:Highlight ideas that match the original Monroe Doctrine and annotate it as a CO

• Highlight for CHANGE (What Is Different Today) Highlight what has changed and annotate it as CH

Jigsaw Share-Out Directions

Return to your home table.

Each person is now the expert on one section.

When it’s your turn:

1. State the main idea of your section (1 sentence).

2. Explain one continuity with the Monroe Doctrine.

3. Explain one change from the Monroe Doctrine.

4. Cite evidence from the text.

While listening:

• Take notes

• Ask one clarifying question

Each expert: 1–2 minutes
Be ready to use this information in the discussion and exit ticket.

Open Ended

Is asserting dominance in the Western Hemisphere an act of nationalism or imperialism?

Open Ended

Is controlling the Western Hemisphere necessary for national security, or does it contradict the original principles of U.S. foreign policy?

Exit Ticket Prompt

Does the “Donroe Doctrine” represent a continuation of American nationalism or a transformation into something fundamentally different?
Use evidence from the Monroe Doctrine (1823), the modern article, and the political cartoon to support your argument.

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Criteria for Success

A strong response will:

• Clearly take a position (continuity or transformation)

• Use specific evidence from all three sources

• Explain what stayed the same and what changed

• Connect evidence to American nationalism

• Be written in complete, academic sentences