Monday, February 22, 2016

Annexation of Hawaii #2

This political cartoon is about the Annexation of Hawaii. The cartoonist's message is that America is unfair to Hawaii. Others might say that this cartoon means that Hawaii is being used for its materials such as sugar. This cartoonist used symbolism as a persuasive technique. Uncle Sam and the Queen of Hawaii aren't actually on a see-saw together, but the see-saw represents the relationship between Hawaii and America. Exaggeration is also used in this cartoon.The cartoonist made the Queen of Hawaii excessively ugly to make it seem like she was lesser than Uncle Sam. This political cartoon shows imperialism because it shows America spreading its influence.

"Historical Political Cartoons About Hawaii - Hawai'i Digital Newspaper Project." Historical Political Cartoons About Hawaii - Hawai'i Digital Newspaper Project. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Feb. 2016.

Roosevelt Corollary

This political cartoon is about the Roosevelt Corollary. The cartoonists message is that Roosevelt is like a tyrant to the people of Panama. Some might view this cartoon as portraying Panamanians as weak compared to Roosevelt. One of the techniques used in this cartoon is exaggeration. Roosevelt is drawn much bigger and with giant dangerous weapons to make him seem powerful. The cartoonist also uses symbolism symbolism by making the ship the symbol of the Democratic Party. This cartoon shows imperialism because it shows America spreading influence and power.

 ""Coup D'Etat" A Political Cartoon about the Roosevelt Corollary." Group 4s US Foreign Relations Blog. N.p., 12 Sept. 2013. Web. 22 Feb. 2016.

Purchase of Alaska

This cartoon is about the Purchase of Alaska. The cartoonist's message is that Alaska is basically just a big block of ice and a waster of money. Others might say that this cartoon shows that the purchase was a risky move because its such a big block of ice on a such a small wagon. The cartoonist uses labeling to show us that the hunk of ice is Alaska and the wagon is the treaty. Symbolism is also used, because the treaty isn't actually a wagon and Alaska isn't just a giant block of ice. This cartoonist shows imperialism because, American is gaining territory.

"America: A Narrative History, 8 Full Edition StudySpace." Chapter 23: An American Empire. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Feb. 2016.

Spanish American War

This political cartoon is about the Spanish American War. The cartoonist's message is that america is bring war to Cuba. Many might say that Cuba is the one that caused America to bring war. This cartoonist used exaggeration by making Uncle Sam bigger than everything around him. This cartoonist also used labeling, because he or she labeled the could as "war" to signify that Uncle Sam is bringing war with him. This cartoon shows imperialism because America is expanding its influence.

"History: Spanish American War." History: Spanish American War. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Feb. 2016.

Sunday, February 21, 2016

Open Door Policy #2

This political cartoon is about the Open Door Policy. The message of this cartoon is that other countries are battling over China and China has no say in the matter. Others could say that this cartoon represents the countries in a negative way because of their mean and competitive mannerisms. This cartoonist used symbolism quite a lot. The countries aren’t actually gathered at a table fighting over China. This cartoonist used irony as well. You would expect to see Uncle Sam in the mix fighting over China, but he’s not there. There is already a piece of “China” missing so we can assume that the U.S got this piece because of them influencing China to “open their doors.”This cartoon shows imperialism because America caused China to socialize and acclimate with other countries.

"CK-12 Foundation." The Open Door Policy & the Boxer Rebellion. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Feb. 2016.

Panama Canal

This political cartoon is about the Panama Canal. The message of this cartoon is that Roosevelt’s plans are taking over the country of Panama. Others might say the opposite of this. They could say that that Roosevelt is just doing what he needs to do and making the Panama Canal. This cartoonist used mostly symbolism. We see symbolism by Roosevelt shoveling away the citizens of Panama as if they were dirt. This cartoonist also used exaggeration by making Roosevelt much bigger than the people of Panama. This cartoon shows imperialism because it has America gaining influence and territory.

"American Experience: TV's Most-watched History Series." PBS. PBS, n.d. Web. 21 Feb. 2016.

Open Door Policy

This political cartoon is about the Open Door Policy. The cartoonist’s message is that China has “opened its doors” because of American diplomacy. I can imagine some people might portray this cartoon as America bossing or forcing China to open its door or maybe they might view it as America taking China away from the other countries who want it. They might think this because of the symbolism being used in this cartoon. The other countries are staring in either awe or jealousy at America because they have the “key” to China. This cartoonist also used an analogy while making this cartoon. The analogy is the key being compared to American diplomacy. Those two things are in no way a like, but are used to show a simpler way to comprehend things. This cartoon shows American imperialism because America is spreading its beliefs and policies to other countries and in this case, China.

Gutierrez, Magalay. "Imperialism by Magaly Gutierrez." Imperialism. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Feb. 2016.