Monroe Doctrine

Monroe Doctrine

A cartoon from 1914 depicting the Monroe Doctrine as a wall keeping out the fires of war that were raging in Europe. The Monroe Doctrine of 1823 stated that the European powers should no longer engage in colonization of the Americas, effectively declaring the western hemisphere to be a part of the United States realm of influence. In exchange the United States pledged not to get involved in the wars and political intrigue of Europe.

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The Authentic History Center. "The Great Wall." 1914. (10 November 2006). Created by Gary Keith and Mike Frost.