The Open Door Policy

The Open Door

The issue that this political cartoon is about is the Open Door Policy. The cartoonist’s message is that while other countries could trade with China, Uncle Sam held the keys to doing so. In the political cartoon, Uncle Sam stands at the doorway to China. He is surrounded by people dressed to represent their countries. Germany, France, England, Russia, Japan, Turkey, and Italy are shown. Others might see this cartoon and think that Uncle Sam was being a good guy by opening the door, but in reality, they have to deal with him. The techniques that the cartoonist used to make it persuasive are symbolism, and exaggeration. The cartoon shows symbolism because each of the countries are wearing clothes that are representative of their native style, and it shows exaggeration because Uncle Sam is towering over everyone else. The cartoon supports my position on American Imperialism because Uncle Sam is making these countries go through him to trade with China.

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