1. POLITICAL CARTOON ASSIGNMENT (AMERICAN IMPERIALISM)
HUSH

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. Use the “notes” section below the slide to answer the questions. Answer thoroughly. Enjoy!

3. 1
According to this cartoon, how has the US changed from 1798 to 1898? What is the role of Manifest Destiny in this cartoon?

4. What does this assume about the nature of people outside of the US
What does this assume about the nature of people outside of the US? What belief is this grounded in?

5. 2
Does the woman seem to like her new bonnet? What does this tell us about America at this time?

6. 3
Describe what is behind the curtain. What is the message of this cartoon?

7. What do you see? How does this connect to our study?

8. What does this cartoon depict
What does this cartoon depict? What impact did British colonialism have on the US?

9. What is the message of this cartoon?

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

11. Why is President Roosevelt dressed as a police officer?4
Why is President Roosevelt dressed as a police officer?

12. According to this cartoon, what impact will colonies have on the US?5

13. 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?

14. Discuss the irony of this cartoon.

15. What role does the U. S. serve in this cartoon
What role does the U.S. serve in this cartoon? What groups of people are represented and what is the irony? 6

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