Panama Canal #2

This political cartoon is about how President Roosevelt sent the military to dig the Panama Canal. It also shows that he used force to do so. The cartoonist's message is both positive and negative because it shows that Roosevelt used force to get his way, shown in the "big stick." It is positive because you can see that Theodore has a calm look on his face.Another opinion that someone might have is that he was being a good man by making traveling easier for many countries. One technique that the cartoonist used was labeling, which is shown on the big stick. Also, symbolism was used because it is shown that the big stick represents  how Roosevelt used force. This cartoon supports my position on American imperialism because it shows that America used force to gain what we wanted. We used our force on small, vulnerable countries, like Panama.  

Panama Canal

This political cartoon is about the Panama Canal. This political cartoon talks about how President Roosevelt carelessly dug through Panama while many were protesting. This cartoonist's message on this issue is negative because you can see in the cartoon that Teddy Roosevelt is digging and throwing people though the air. Also, Roosevelt's face is stubborn and stern. Another opinion that someone else might have is that Theodore is thinking about the US and other countries. They may think that he is thinking about the outcome and how it will be useful for others. You can see that symbolism is uses in this cartoon because the people being thrown through the air represent the people who disagree with the Panama Canal and who are being ignored be the president. Another technique being uses is labeling, which for example, is being used on the ground where it says "Panama Canal" and on the shovel's handle. This cartoon supports my position on imperialism because this cartoon is showing how America imperialised and expanded to places that didn't want to be touched or changed. Some citizens of Panama didn't want to have a big canal in the center of it, but the US still dug.

Spanish-American War

This political cartoon is about how President McKinley started war with Mexico. Mexico was scared of our army. Cartoons message on this issue is negative because, as seen in the cartoon above, you can see that President McKinley has a man, stern looking face and the Mexican , or Spaniard, is scared and running away from the American army. One technique the this cartoonist used was labeling, which is found on McKinley's hat, the dog house, the dog, and the Spaniards had. Another technique used was symbolism which is seen in puppy dog, which symbolizes the American army and how McKinley "let them loose." This cartoon supports my position on American imperialism because it shows how America misused its power.

Open Door Policy

This political cartoon is on the Open Door Policy. It is also about how many other countries wanted to expand their sphere of influence to China. The cartoonist's message on this issue is negative.You can see this where Uncle Sam is holding a huge key that says American Diplomacy. Also, you can see the Chinese people in the background with a look on their faces like they are confused. Other opinions that someone else might have is that the cartoon is positive because China might become more influenced. They might also think that China will become more populated and "booming." One technique that the cartoonist used was labeling, which is seen on the doorway titled "CHINA." Also, the cartoonist used symbolism, seen as the men waiting to be let in. They are smaller than Uncle Sam, representing America. This cartoon supports my positio on American imperialism. This supports my thinking that America got more or China "added" to our Sphere of Influence.  

Annexation of Hawaii

This political cartoon is about the Annexation of Hawaii. It is explaining how the US wants as much as it can get. The cartoonist's message on this issue is negative because the US, represented by Uncle Same, is saying "I, Me, My, Mine." The cartoon shows a greedy US and a tiny, helpless Hawaii. Another opinion that someone else might have is thinking that the Annexation of Hawaii is positive because we helped Hawaii by Americanizing it. They might think that Hawaii became more "humain." One technique that the cartoonist used was symbolism. It is shown in Uncle Sam on the map; Uncle Sam represents the US. Also, the small, angry man represents Hawaii. Another technique used was labeling because, on the US, it says " I, Me, My, Mine." This cartoon represents my stand on American imperialism because it shows that Hawaii did not want to be annexed. We still annexed them, though.

Roosevelt Corollary #2

This political cartoon is about the Roosevelt Corollary. The cartoonist's message is negative because you can see that Roosevelt is aiming a canon at Europe's King. Is is also shown that a little guy in the Republic of Santo Domingo is moaning and looking very annoyed with all the arguing and fighting going on between America and the US. Another opinion that someone else might have is that it was positive because Teddy was protecting the US and doing America good. A technique that that the cartoonist used in this cartoon is labeling, which is seen on Roosevelt's canon and it says "Monroe Doctrine." Also, another technique that the cartoonist used was symbolism, which is The king, which represents Britain and the king is holding  paper that says "claims." Ti cartoon supports my stand on American imperialism because it shows that America, or President Roosevelt, used too much force, strength, and power.  

Purchase of Alaska

 

This political cartoon is about the Purchase of Alaska. It is explaining how Seward is happy about the Purchase of Alaska and "King Andy" is not. The cartoonist's message on this issue is negative because the cartoonist called President Johnson "King Andy." Also, you can see that, in the background, a Russian soldier is walking away with $7,000,000 looking very pleased and smug. Another opinion that someone else might have is thinking that the Purchase of Alaska was a positive decision because we were expanding our nation. They could think that it was positive because we gained money. One technique that the cartoonist used was labeling, which was used to label "Alaska" and the wheel barrow, labeled as "Treaty." Another technique used was symbolism, which was used on the block of ice which represented Alaska being just a plain, useless block of ice. This cartoon represents my stand on American imperialism because it shows how some people agreed on expanding and some didn't.

Roosevelt Corollary

This political cartoon is on The Roosevelt Corollary. The cartoonist's message on this issue is negative. It is negative because you can see that Roosevelt is marching over the Caribbean Sea and leading in a lot of boats. Another opinion that someone else might have is that America was expanding and following its idea about expansion. One technique used by the cartoonist was exaggeration because Theodore Roosevelt is not really that tall. Another technique that the cartoonist used was labeling, which is seen on the ocean which is labeled "Caribbean Sea." This cartoon does support my position on American imperialism. It supports me because I believe that Americans used too much force while trying to expand.