POLITICAL CARTOON ASSIGNMENT (AMERICAN IMPERIALISM)

Political Cartoon Assignment American Imperialism In pairs, look through the political cartoons on the following slides. Discuss the symbolism in the cartoon as needed, and answer the questions that accompany the image. Be prepared to turn your answers in. You will have ten short responses. There is also a Final Reflection assignment on the last slide.

According to this cartoon, how has the US changed from 1798 to 1898 According to this cartoon, how has the US changed from 1798 to 1898? In your opinion is there is a positive or negative tone to the cartoon?

Congress represents the U. S Congress represents the U.S., what does the cartoon assume about the nature of people outside of the US?

Does the woman seem to like her new bonnet Does the woman seem to like her new bonnet? What does this tell us about America at this time?

Describe what is behind the curtain Describe what is behind the curtain. What is the message of this cartoon?

What do you see. What are the two men discussing What do you see? What are the two men discussing? What is their significance?

What does this cartoon depict? What is the tone of the cartoon?

Why is President Roosevelt dressed as a police officer?

According to this cartoon, what impact will colonies have on the US?

What is the message being portrayed in this cartoon?

What is the message of this cartoon?

Final Reflection In a well written paragraph, discuss the overall lessons these cartoons offer us regarding American Imperialism.