SWBAT explain political cartoons in order to analyze the impact of the Monroe Doctrine on American foreign policy

following the War of 1812. Wednesday, February 18th, 2015

Drill #77--What was George Washington’s advice on foreign policy? What does the last man in line imply about how American foreign policy

changed over the years?

Directions:• You group will be assigned to one of six

political cartoons on the Monroe Doctrine. • Analyze the cartoon and discuss the questions

on your TACOS worksheet with your group as you rotate stations.

• After analyzing the cartoon, summarize the main idea of the cartoon under the appropriate picture on your organizer.

• You will have 3-4 mins for each station.

Summary:

• What is the main goal of foreign policy in the United States?

• What did President Monroe hope to accomplish by issuing the Monroe Doctrine?

• Does Monroe’s idea/Doctrine still exist today? Examples?

Homework:

• Complete the Monroe Doctrine WS on the back of your class work.

• Lewis and Clark/War of 1812 Quiz tomorrow