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.

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