1. “ I am opposed to having the eagle put its talons on any other land.”
What is Twain saying here?
Mark Twain, an American author and humorist

2. Imperialism Quotes
For Imperialism
Against Imperialism
Cut out the quotes and identify if they are “for” or “against” imperialism
Paste them onto your poster
Under the quote….
Write what country the author is from
What is their argument? What are they saying?
"We deliver freedom, and it's up to them to build democracy.“
- G.W. Bush, Former US president
"“ I am opposed to having the eagle put its talons on any other land.”
- Mark Twain, an American author and humorist
1. USA
2. He is arguing that spreading into the Middle East is supporting the freedom of the people and therefore supporting the spread of democracy through Imperialism
1. USA
2. He is arguing that America should not be interfering with other countries. Also the “talons” comment suggestion violent American imperialism being that the Eagle is a representation of America.