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.
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