Sunday, February 21, 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.

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