The Monroe Doctrine, also known as The Venezuela Case, is an 1896 American propaganda film. It features an allegorical fight over national determinism between the British Empire, the United States and Venezuela.

Plot

John Bull arrives at a shoreline that represents Venezuela and starts attacking it with guns, overwhelming the country. Uncle Sam arrives from the back of the image and grabs Bull by the neck. Defeating and making an example of him, Sam forces Bull to his knees and has him remove his hat for Venezuela. Sam has stood up for the principles of the Monroe Doctrine.