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.