In this political cartoon from 1905, President Theodore Roosevelt, dressed as a constable, wields the club of “The New Diplomacy” in one hand, with “Arbitration” tucked under his arm. The Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine made the United States the Western Hemisphere’s policeman, a role Roosevelt relished. The Granger Collection, NYC.

READING THE IMAGE: How does this political cartoon visually represent Roosevelt’s foreign policy? Does it appear to be supportive or critical of his policies? How does it treat the other peoples of the world?

CONNECTIONS: What aspects of Roosevelt’s foreign policy ideas and actions are depicted in the cartoon?