Open Door Policy Political Cartoon Part 2

 

 

      The political cartoon is a representation of the Open Door Policy. The message of the cartoon is that the U.S. stopped the nations around the world from "cutting up China." This is evident with Uncle Sam standing in the center of China and stopping others from cutting up China. Others could say that the cartoon's message is that the U.S. put China under there sphere of influence. This would be because it looks as if Uncle Sam is showing that the U.S. has power over China due to him planting his sword on China and having a high-power stance. The cartoonist used both symbolism and labeling. There is symbolism involved because there are different people that represent the many nations, such as Uncle Sam representing the U.S. Labeling was used to label the map as the map of China, so the viewer would know what the nations are cutting up. The cartoon supports imperialism because we stopped other nations from cutting up China, allowing us access to many of China's markets and not just a few of them.

 

   "Cartoon Of The Open Door Policy - The Koller Report - N.Koller." Cartoon Of The Open Door Policy - The Koller Report - N.Koller. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 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>. 

Panam Canal Political Cartoon Part 2

 

 

      The political cartoon is based on the Panama Canal as well. The message is that the U.S. went into Panama violently in order to build their canal. This is evident due to the number of weapons Roosevelt has and the shovel he will use to build the canal. Some people may say that they support this. The reason would be that there is a Panamanian man standing in front of the ship looking very excited to see Roosevelt. The cartoon shows evidence of exaggeration and symbolism. The cartoonist used exaggeration to make Roosevelt and the ship he came from look bigger and was also used when the cartoonist gave Roosevelt all those weapons. Symbolism was used for Roosevelt, the president of the U.S., and the elephant being on the ship because the elephant represents the Republicans, Roosevelt's party. The cartoon is against imperialism because the cartoon shoes the violent side of it.

 

   N.p., n.d. Web. <https://www.thinglink.com/scene/641991745734705154>. ( the website was found as a giant map showing political cartoons when you hover over each dot)

Spanish- American War Political CArtoon

     The political cartoon above is about the Spanish- American War. The message is that the Spanish are not polite and are more of the mocking type. This is evident due to the Spanish looking like he is asking Uncle Sam if he was alright after getting "stabbed in the back" by the Spanish. Other could say that the Spanish are cruel people. The same evidence applied before could also support this opinion. The cartoonist uses symbolism and irony. Symbolism was used because Uncle Sam is the symbol for America. There is you would expect the cartoonist was in favor of the Spanish and is saying nice things about them. The evidence is that the words on top say Spanish Politeness but it clearly shows the opposite below it. The cartoon supports imperialism because it shows that the U.S. needs to liberate the Spanish colonies from Spanish rule.

N.p., n.d. Web. http://www.pbs.org/crucible/cartoon7.html.  (there is not much for the citation because the website is just a picture)                         

Roosevelt Corolarry Political Cartoon

     The cartoon represents the Roosevelt Corollary. The message is that the U.S. is a police officer keeping those in the Eastern Hemisphere away from interfering in Latin American affairs. This is evident due to Roosevelt dressed as a police officer standing between Europe and Latin America. Some people could see it as stopping trade between both hemispheres. This can be evident due to the ship one of the men on the right is holding. The cartoonist is using exaggeration and symbolism. The cartoonist uses exaggeration by making Roosevelt look bigger than the other people. There is also symbolism because there are different people representing the different nations(e.g. Roosevelt represents the U.S.). This is against imperialism because Roosevelt, as seen in the cartoon, is stopping interaction between both hemispheres.

"Modern American History." Modern American History. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Feb. 2016. <http://blogs.baruch.cuny.edu/his1005spring2011/2011/03/02/the-roosevelt-corollary/>.

Open Door Policy Political Cartoon Part 1

 

The political cartoon represents the Open Door Policy. The cartoonist's message is that the U.S. opened the doors to China to the other nations across the globe. In the cartoon, it shows Uncle Sam holding the key to China with the doors opened behind him. Others could interpret the political cartoon as it is saying the U.S is keeping other countries out of China. The cartoon shows Uncle Sam standing in front of the door with a mischievous grin while it seems none of the representations of the different nations are entering. The cartoonist used symbolism and labeling. Symbolism was used due to there being Uncle Sam representing the U.S. and the people in front of him representing the other nations in the world. Labeling was used to label the doors as China( saying it is the doorway to China), and the key being labeled as American Democracy. The cartoon supports imperialism because it shows that no the way to China is open to all.

 

"Cartoon Of The Open Door Policy - The Koller Report - N.Koller." Cartoon Of The Open Door Policy - The Koller Report - N.Koller. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 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>.                         

 

 

 

 

Annexation of Hawaii Political Cartoon

 

     The political cartoon is representing the annexation of Hawaii. The message is that Queen Liliuokalani's power will soon fall and America's will rise because of sugar. In the cartoon, it shows the queen on the high end and Uncle Sam on the lower hand being supported by the provisional government while having the see-saw being over a barrel of sugar. Just like a see-saw, Uncle Sam will rise and the queen will fall. Other people could imagine that the queen could retake Hawaii because just like a see-saw, her side will go back up again. The cartoonist used labeling and symbolism. Labeling was used to label the barrel and the little man because they were the cause of the fall of the queen's power. Uncle Sam, Queen Liliuokalani, and the little man is used as symbolism. The cartoon supports imperialism because it shows we rise in power in Hawaii and get to grow more sugar.

 

"Historical Political Cartoons About Hawaii - Hawai'i Digital Newspaper Project." Historical Political Cartoons About Hawaii - Hawai'i Digital Newspaper Project. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Feb. 2016. <https://sites.google.com/a/hawaii.edu/ndnp-hawaii/Home/historical-feature-articles/political-cartoons>.                         

Panam Canal Political Cartoon Part 1

 

     The cartoon is a representation of the Panama Canal. The message is that we are keeping Columbia away from Panama and that we are spending millions for the canal. I can imagine that some people would think that Roosevelt is doing something good for imperialism. This is due because keeping Columbia away from Panama keeps land for us to use as a canal. The cartoonists uses labeling and symbolism. The cartoonist labeled the choking guy as Columbia as if he were representing it and Roosevelt's satchel being labeled "U$S Millions For A Canal." Having Uncle Sam(in the background), Roosevelt, and a man representing Columbia shows symbolism. The cartoon is against the canal because we are choking Columbia of land and spending millions for a canal.

 

"Yesterday's History... Tomorrow's A Mystery." : Teddy Roosevelt and the Panama Canal. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Feb. 2016. http://hahallie.blogspot.com/2011/10/teddy-roosevelt-and-panama-canal.html.         

 

Purchase of Alaska Political Cartoon

 

     The political cartoon is about the purchase of Alaska. The cartoonists message is that the U.S bought a mass of land full of ice. In the cartoon, it shows a big block of ice that represents Alaska. I can imagine other people saying it was a waste of money. In the background, Russia is walking off with $7.2 million when we walk off with ice. The cartoonist uses labeling and symbolism. The cartoonist labeled the ice as Russian America, or Alaska, and the wheelbarrow treaty as the treaty we used to gain Alaska. Symbolism is used because the cartoon shows Seward and President Johnson walking away with the ice. This cartoon supports those against American imperialism because it shows that the U.S. is buying nothing but ice. 

 

"Fate of Alaska after Confederate Independence? - Alternate History Discussion Board." Fate of Alaska after Confederate Independence? - Alternate History Discussion Board. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Feb. 2016. <http://www.alternatehistory.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=366032>.