The Roosevelt Corollary

The World’s Constable

The issue that this political cartoon is about is Roosevelt Corollary. The cartoonist’s message is that through Teddy Roosevelt’s policies, the United States was setting itself up to be the World’s Constable (policeman). In the political cartoon, Teddy Roosevelt towers over all the other countries. He looks ready to use his new diplomacy like a club. Others might see this cartoon and think that it would be a good thing for the United States to fight the battles of other countries, and to keep the world at peace. The techniques that the cartoonist used to make it persuasive are labeling, and symbolism. The cartoon shows the labeling of the other countries, and it shows symbolism because Teddy Roosevelt is shown in a Constable’s uniform with a club. The cartoon supports my position on American Imperialism because the United States can make certain countries mad by helping other countries.

"Modern American History." Modern American History. Modern American History, 2016. Web. 19 Feb. 2016. <http://blogs.baruch.cuny.edu/his1005spring2011/category/march-2-assignment/>.

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.

Cartoon Of The Open Door Policy - The Koller Report - N.Koller." Cartoon Of The Open Door Policy - The Koller Report - N.Koller. Web. 19 Feb. 2016. <https://sites.google.com/a/ncps-k12.org/amhnews-n-koller-2011/economic/hay-unlocks-the-doors-to-china/cartoon-of-the-open-door-policy>.

The Panama Canal

The Coup D’état

The issue that this political cartoon is about is the Panama Canal. The cartoonist’s message is that Teddy Roosevelt was going to get the canal built by force, if necessary. In the political cartoon, he is shown exiting a ship on the shore of Panama by walking down a gangplank that says; ‘The Roosevelt Doctrine.’ The ship also flies the flag of the Grand Old Party, and an elephant, symbolic of the Republican Party is depicted on the ship’s prow. Roosevelt caries a shovel for digging the canal along with assorted weapons. Others might see this cartoon and think that this was a good way to get the Panama Canal built. The techniques that the cartoonist used to make it persuasive are labeling, and exaggeration. The cartoon shows labeling because the ship has a flag marked GOP, and it shows exaggeration because of all the weapons that Teddy Roosevelt is carrying. The cartoon supports my position on American Imperialism because rather than work out a deal, the United States resorts to force to get it’s way.

 "American Experience: TV's Most-watched History Series." PBS. PBS, 2013. Web. 19 Feb. 2016. <http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/teachers-resources/panama-guide/>.

The Panama Canal

Teddy Roosevelt Digs the Panama Canal

The issue that this political cartoon is about is the digging of the Panama Canal. The cartoonist’s message is that Teddy Roosevelt, larger than life, is doing the digging of the canal by himself. In the political cartoon, he is shoveling dirt on Bogota which is a reference to the fact that Panama seceded from Colombia with the help of the United States for the purpose of establishing the Panama Canal Zone. Others might see this cartoon and think that Teddy Roosevelt just wanted to get the canal dug. The techniques that the cartoonist used to make it persuasive are labeling, and symbolism. The cartoon shows labeling because Bogota is labeled, and it shows symbolism because Teddy Roosevelt is throwing the dirt he dug from the ditch onto it. The cartoon supports my position on American Imperialism because the United States was behind the action that caused Panama to secede from Columbia.

 
"Learn American History through 50 Pop Songs." History Tunes: Teddy Had a Little Canal. History Tunes, 2015. Web. 18 Feb. 2016. <http://www.historytunes.com/Teddy Had a Little Canal.php>.

The Spanish-American War

Ten Thousand Miles from Tip to Tip

The issue that this political cartoon is about is the Spanish-American War. The cartoonist’s message is that in 100 years the United States had grown from a small country to one that spread out 10,000 miles. Others might see this cartoon and think that such a spread out country would be a good thing. The techniques that the cartoonist used to make it persuasive are labeling, and symbolism. The cartoon shows labeling because each territory is labeled, and it shows symbolism because the 1898 eagle appears to be tired watching over a country that was so spread out. The cartoon supports my position on American Imperialism because how can you keep track of things in a country that is so spread out.

"Cornell University Library Digital Collections." 10,000 Miles From Tip to Tip -. Cornell University Library, 2015. Web. 18 Feb. 2016. <https://digital.library.cornell.edu/catalog/ss:3293830>.

Annexation of Hawaii

Uncle Sam Catches the Ripe Fruit

The issue that this political cartoon is about is the Annexation of Hawaii. In the cartoon, the apple (Hawaii) is falling into Uncle Sam’s hat. The cartoonist’s message is that obtaining Hawaii was easy for Uncle Sam. In the political cartoon, Uncle Sam looks very happy about what has happened. Others might see this cartoon and think that Uncle Sam wanted to have more fruit off the tree. The techniques that the cartoonist used to make it persuasive are labeling, and symbolism. The cartoon shows labeling because each apple on the tree has the name of a country or territory, and it shows symbolism because the fruit is just falling out of the tree. The cartoon supports my position on American Imperialism because Uncle Sam isn’t doing anything to get the fruit. It just comes to him.

"The Morning Call. (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, January 29, 1893, Image 1." News about Chronicling America RSS. Library of Congress. Web. 17 Feb. 2016. <http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn94052989/1893-01-29/ed-1/seq-1/>.

Annexation of Hawaii

New Faces at the Thanksgiving Dinner

The issue that this political cartoon is about is the Annexation of Hawaii. It shows Uncle Sam and Columbia having Thanksgiving dinner with the new countries that the United States took over. The cartoonist’s message is that Uncle Sam is willing to take care of these countries like they were his children, and can’t take care of themselves. Others might see this cartoon and think that Uncle Sam is just being nice to them. The techniques that the cartoonist used to make it persuasive are labeling, and symbolism. The cartoon shows labeling because each chair has the name of a country or territory, and it shows symbolism because Uncle Sam is serving them. The cartoon supports my position on American Imperialism because Uncle Sam thinks he needs to take care of his “children”.

 "THANKSGIVING CARTOON, 1898. New Faces at the Thanksgiving Dinner: American Cartoon, 1898, on the U.S. Territorial Acquisitions following the Conclusion of the Spanish-American War. as a 14x12 (36x31cm) Framed Print." Media Storehouse. Media Storehouse, 16. Web. 17 Feb. 2016. <http://www.mediastorehouse.com/thanksgiving-cartoon-1898-new-faces-at-the-thanksgiving/print/6185259.html>.