- Introduction
- Empire Building
Imperialism Political Cartoons- Practice
- Task
Imperialism Political Cartoons
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| "Ten Thousand Miles from Tip to Tip". Reprinted from the "Philadelphia Press." This image is in the public domain. |
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| Pictured above is an 1898 political cartoon entitled- "Ten Thousand Miles From Tip to Tip." The blad eagle represents the extension of U.S. domination from Puerto Rico to the Philippines. A smaller map of the United States in 1798 can be seen in the bottom right. |
The American people by and large were not directly involved in imperialist efforts. They instead learned of U.S. acquisitions second-hand through the news media. Articles, editorials, and political cartoons often communicated strong messages either in favor of imperialism or against it.
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Examine the two political cartoons listed below. As you review them, answer the corresponding Political Cartoon Questions. Once finished, submit the work to the 5.01 Political Cartoon Questions Dropbox. |
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