The Panama Canal (2)

        The Panama Canal is a canal the U.S. made in Panama after they helped them escape Colombian rule. This cartoon is about the Panama Canal. This is proved by "Panama" fighting "Colombia." The cartoonist's on this issue is that the United States is using both countries to get what it wants. The evidence that backs this up is Roosevelt holding the string tied to Colombia. Another person's opinion could be that we were helping Panama gain its independence. They might also think Panama owed us for what we did. One technique in this cartoon is labeling. For example, "Panama" is on the hat of the man from that region. Another technique that was used is symbolism. Roosevelt holding the strings on both countries represents America using the two nations like puppets. This cartoon does support my opinion on imperialism by showing the U.S. will take advantage of other countries if they have to. In conclusion, America is not willing to back down on anything that helps them.


"Almanac of Theodore Roosevelt - Panama Canal - Political Cartoons." Almanac of Theodore 
     Roosevelt - Panama Canal - Political Cartoons. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Feb. 2016.    
    <http://www.theodore-roosevelt.com/toonsbytopicpanamacanal.html>.


       

The Annexation of Hawaii (2)

 

        The Annexation of Hawaii was an event were the United States took control of the Hawaii, which was its own nation at the time. The issue of this cartoon is the Annexation of Hawaii. This is true because a man is holding a piece of paper will "Hawaiian Annexation Treaty" on it. The cartoonist's message is that most people don't want to annex Hawaii. this is proved by the four men shaking their heads. Another cartoonist's opinion could be that we could be helping the country by annexing it. For example, they might think it will keep invading countries away. One technique used in this cartoon is labeling. For example, the four men all have their names under them. Another technique is symbolism. The "king" sitting on the "throne" represents the president of the U.S. This cartoon supports my opinion of American Imperialism. It does by backing my opinion of not conquering independent nations that are doing fine by themselves. In conclusion, the annexation of Hawaii was the first aggressive example of American Imperialism, which led to many more.
 

"The World's Best Photos of Annexation and Hawaii - Flickr Hive Mind." The World's Best Photos of

     Annexation and Hawaii - Flickr Hive Mind. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Feb. 2016. <http://flickrhivemind.n

     /Tags/annexation,hawaii/Interesting> 

The Roosevelt Corollary

        The Roosevelt Corollary is a law that gave the U.S. the authority to act as the "policeman" of the Western Hemisphere. This cartoon is about the Roosevelt Corollary. I know because it shows Roosevelt enforcing the Monroe Doctrine. The cartoonist's message is that the United States might use force to keep European countries out of Latin America. This is proved by the cannon in the face of the European leader. Another person's opinion could be that we were protecting other countries in our region. They might think that the U.S. was being fair by banning the European. One technique they used was labeling. This is shown by the Monroe Doctrine sign. Another technique they used was symbolism. The evidence is the boat, which symbolizes the United States. This cartoon supports my position on imperialism. It does because it's very selfish for the U.S. to ban countries from their hemisphere. In conclusion, The Roosevelt Corollary was a selfish law that strength a doctrine ban countries from countries not controlled by America.


"The Roosevelt Corollary - Boundless Open Textbook." Boundless. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Feb. 2016. 
     <https://www.boundless.com/u-s-history/textbooks/boundless-u-s-history-textbook/world-war-i-
     1914-1919-23/the-wilson-administration-176/the-roosevelt-corollary-960-2222/>.
  

The Open Door Policy

        The Open Door Policy was a U.S. policy proposed in 1899 which stated that no single country should have a monopoly on trade with China. This cartoon is about the Open Door policy. I know because it shows China trying to keep Uncle Sam out. The cartoonist's message is that China doesn't want us to interfere in their business. This is supported by the weapons trying to keep the U.S. out. Another opinion might be that we are helping China. Some believed that the Chinese were happy will us trading with them. One technique the cartoonist used was labeling. They wrote China on top of a door to show that it was an entrance. Another technique was symbolism. Uncle Sam represents the U.S. trying to enter China. This cartoon supports my position on American Imperialism because it shows how the Chinese don't want us in their country. In conclusion, the United States of America can really affect how people and the countries they live in.


"Open Door Policy | Publish with Glogster!" Glogster. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Feb. 2016.
     <http://www.glogster.com/mistressofthedark/open-door-
      policy/g-6mpskh2ikl638muqg0k3ka0>.                         

The Panama Canal

        The Panama Canal is a canal the U.S. made in Panama after they helped them escape Colombian rule. This cartoon is about the Panama Canal. The evidence is the Navy going to Panama to help them secede. The cartoonist's message is, if a nation doesn't do what the United States says, our nation will use force. The evidence for that is "The Big Stick," also known as the military. Another cartoonist's opinion might be that America was doing a good thing. They might say that we were helping Panama gain its freedom and nothing else. The cartoonist used exaggeration in this cartoon. An example is he made Theodore Roosevelt much bigger than he really was. Another technique used was labeling. For example, the cartoon has Panama written along its coastline. This cartoon supports my position on Imperialism because it shows the U.S. doesn't give up easily. In conclusion, America is not willing to back down on anything that helps them.


"U.S. Economic Imperialism in Latin America." Imperialsm-by-Brady -. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Feb.
     2016. <https://imperialsm-by-
     brady.wikispaces.com/U.S.+Economic+Imperialism+in+Latin+America>.                         

The Spanish-American War

        The Spanish-American War was a four month long war against Spain to free its colonies. This cartoon is about the Spanish-American War. I know because it shows Uncle Sam going to fight Spain (the bird.) The cartoonist's message is that the country wanted to go to war against Spain, but the president at the time, McKinley, didn't because he didn't want to see more bloodshed. This is proved by these two things, the quote "Let Go of Him M'Kinley," and McKinley trying to stop Uncle Sam from attacking Spain. Another cartoonist might have thought that us joining the war would prevent future conflicts with Spain. They might have thought it was a good idea to begin the war. The cartoonist used the technique of symbolism in this image. An example is the woman representing Cuba. Another technique is analogy. The giant bird is being compared to Spain in this cartoon. This cartoon does support my position because it shows that this war wasn't worth the loss of life. In conclusion, this war was about taking away the colonies of a crumbling empire and stealing their freedom.


"Today in Social Sciences..." : The Spanish American War in Some Cartoons. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Feb.
     2016. <http://todayinsocialsciences.blogspot.com/2012/03/spanish-american-war-in-some-
     cartoons.html>.                         

Annexation of Hawaii

        The Annexation of Hawaii was an event were the United States took control of the Hawaii, which was its own nation at the time. This cartoon is about the Annexation of Hawaii. I know because the cartoon features a map of the United States and the Hawaiian Islands. The cartoonist's message on this issue is that the U.S. wants to make the independent nation of Hawaii its own. This is shown with our country saying thinks like "mine" and "my." Others could have had the opinion that we were helping the small nation. For example, they might think that us annexing it would give its residents protection from countries like Japan. One technique the cartoonist used was an Analogy. The analogy in this cartoon was the United States being a power-hungry man. Another technique that was used was labeling. This is present as bodies of water, like the Pacific Ocean. This cartoon does support my position on American Imperialism because it perfectly paints a country taking power from an already existing government. In conclusion, the annexation of Hawaii was the first aggressive example of American Imperialism, which led to many more.


"Hawaii." Hawaii. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Feb. 2016.     
    <http://kansascitystories.com/Politics/hawaii/hawaii.html>.                         

Purchase of Alaska

        The Purchase of Alaska was an event where William Seward, the secretary of state, arranged for the United States to acquire Alaska. This cartoon is about the U.S. buying Alaska. I know this because the cartoon shows Seward taking Alaska. The cartoonist is against what America did. I know this because the cartoon depicts Russia getting 7 million dollars and the U.S. getting a block of ice. Other people might think this it was a good idea buying new territory for our nation. They might think acquiring Alaska could get us more resources. The cartoonist used labeling in their cartoon. This is shown on the iceberg which says, "Russian America." The cartoon also contains exaggeration. This is present as Alaska, which has been minimized to represent an iceberg. This cartoon doesn't support my view on American Imperialism because I believe buying territory is fine. In conclusion, the Purchase of Alaska was very controversial and viewed differently by the citizens of 1867.


"Alaska Government State Capital Juneau Governor Sean Parnell Alaska State Motto." Alaska    
     Government State Capital Juneau Governor Sean Parnell Alaska State Motto. N.p., n.d. Web.
     21 Feb. 2016. <http://www.netstate.com/states/government/ak_government.htm>.