Listen to the song and analyze the following cartoons. As you do so, ask yourself: -What countries/areas other than the United States do you notice in the cartoons? -What message is the United States attempting to send to the world? -What clues do both the song and cartoons reveal about the intentions of the United States in world affairs? *Key your eyes open for key figures, names and captions
Hey! Don't come around here no more Don't come around here no more Whatever you're looking for Hey, don't come around here no more
I don't feel you anymore You darken my door Whatever you're looking for Hey, don't come around here no more
Hey, don't come around here no more!! Stop walking down my street Who do you expect to meet? Whatever you're looking for Hey, don't come around here no more!!
Hey! Don't come around here no more Don't come around here no more Whatever you're looking for Hey, don't come around here no more
The Monroe Doctrine (1823): -issued by President James Monroe purpose: prevent European powers from reclaiming colonies or interfering in the newly independent nations of Latin America -U.S. vows to stay out of European affairs -U.S. makes clear any action taken against any nation in the Western Hemisphere will be considered a threat to the safety of the U.S.