The trap that failed

The trap that failed. Illustration shows Cipriano Castro, President of Venezuela, hiding behind a large rock, hoping that the large claw-type animal trap labeled Monroe Doctrine he set will prove effective in preventing the British Lion, a cat labeled Italy with the face of Victor Emmanuel III, King of Italy, and a boar labeled Germany with the face of William II, Emperor of Germany, from coming ashore to demand payment of international debts. Date 1903 February 11

Ashore Boar Castro Cipriano Claw Debts Demand Doctrine Effective Failed Hoping Labeled Payment Preventing Prove Puck Trap Venezuela

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