The Monroe Doctrine: critical thinking through the use of a commemorative coin. From: The Social Studies | Date: May 1, 2007| Author: Martin, Leisa A. | COPYRIGHT 2007 Heldref Publications. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

ABSTRACT. The author presents a social studies lesson that uses a commemorative coin to encourage understanding of the Monroe Doctrine. The international factors surrounding the formation of the Monroe Doctrine are discussed along with the implications and limitations of the document. The lesson provides quotations from the Monroe Doctrine, discusses how images on the commemorative coin relate to the Monroe Doctrine, and explores examples of coins, stamps, and monuments used by cou...