Monday, February 22, 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.

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