1. POLITICAL CARTOON ASSIGNMENT (AMERICAN IMPERIALISM)

2. Political Cartoon Assignment American Imperialism
In a small group, look through the political cartoons on the following slides. Discuss the symbolism in the cartoon, and answer the questions that accompany the image.

3. 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?

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

5. 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?

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

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

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

9. Why is President Roosevelt dressed as a police officer?

10. What does the cartoon show regarding Teddy Roosevelt’s view of Latin America?

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

12. Is this a new family portrait for the US
Is this a new family portrait for the US? What American values are reflected in this cartoon?

13. Discuss the irony of this cartoon.

14. What is the message of this cartoon?

15. According to this ad, what is white man’s burden?
How does this artist portray America?

16. Final Reflection
In a well written paragraph, discuss the SEP lessons these cartoon offer us regarding American Imperialism.