American Foreign Policy

Political cartoons have been used to address popular issues for centuries. They typically use caricature, parody, or satire to make a statement about an important matter. Take a moment to examine the political cartoon you see here. The subject of this cartoon is the Monroe Doctrine. Based on this cartoon, what do you think the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine is? Do you believe that the cartoonist supported or opposed the Monroe Doctrine? How does this political cartoon compare to contemporary examples?