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