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1. Imperialism & Political Cartoons

2. Objectives/Learner Outcomes 1)Students will have read various content/text and participated in activities that encompass: A. American Imperialism in Hawaii B. The Philippine/American War 2)To achieve a better understanding of how propaganda, specifically political cartoons, can affect one’s perception. 3) Students will study and learn how to analyze political cartoons during this time period.
3. Political Cartoons Political cartoons are drawings that express an artist’s opinion. They often use symbols or exaggeration We’ll be looking at a few political cartoons made during the Age of American Imperialism (late 1890s-early 1900s)
4. Think Aloud When I look at this cartoon I see Uncle Sam, who represents the U.S. The title says “Colossus of the Pacific”, so he must be standing over the Pacific Ocean. A bald eagle is looking over the Pacific Ocean too. When I look closer, I see that he has one foot in San Francisco and one foot on the Philippines. His coat is attached to Hawaii. To me, this shows how the U.S. became imperialist in the Pacific and took control of Hawaii and the Philippines. I think the artist might like imperialism because Uncle Sam looks happy, friendly, and proud
5. American imperialism in Hawaii Hawaii was its own independent country for many years. Over time, American missionaries and businessmen increased their control over the islands. In 1898, a group of American businessmen wanted Hawaii to be part of the U.S. They overthrew Queen Liliuokalani and then Hawaii came under the control of the U.S.
6. Cartoon 1- Which will win? This cartoon was made before Hawaii became part of the U.S. It shows King David Kalakaua and Queen Kapiolani in the center. King Kalakaua looks like he is drunk. The man on the left represents England. The man on the right is U.S. President Grover Cleveland. The title asks “Which will win?”
7. Cartoon 1 How does this cartoon show that rivalries were a cause of imperialism? What does this cartoon say about King Kalakaua? How does this cartoon show culture was a cause of imperialism?
8. Cartoon 2 This cartoon shows 3 of America’s new territories (Hawaii, Cuba, and the Philippines) celebrating the 4th of July. The 3 territories are drawn as wild, barefoot children who are happy to be under the control of the U.S.
9. Cartoon 2 What does this cartoon say about how Americans thought of Hawaiian, Cuban, and Filipino people in 1898? Does the artist think imperialism is a good idea? How can you tell?
10. American imperialism in the Philippines After the Spanish-American War, the United States gained control of the Philippines from Spain. Instead of giving Filipinos their freedom, the U.S. felt the need to keep control over the islands. Many Americans wanted to keep the Philippines because they would be good for trading with China and Japan. Many Americans also thought the U.S. had a responsibility to educate the Filipino people. Americans thought the Filipinos could not govern themselves and needed American help. However, many Filipinos did not like America’s control and fought back. Filipinos like Emilio Aguinaldo wanted independence. The U.S. fought with Filipinos for a few years and many people were killed. American soldiers were often cruel during the Philippine-American War and killed many Filipinos before the Americans put down the Filipino rebellion.
11. Cartoon 3This shows Uncle Sam giving the Filipino people a choice of either a school teacher or a soldier. It looks like the Filipinos are not sure which one they will choose.
12. Cartoon 3 1) According to the cartoon, what would happen if the Filipinos don’t choose the teacher? 2) Does this cartoon make the U.S. look good or bad? Why do you think so?
13. Cartoon 4 The man in red is US President William McKinley He is shown carrying a crying Filipino baby into the waters of “civilization” to give him a bath.
14. Cartoon 4 Does this cartoon make Pres. McKinley look helpful or harmful? Why do you say that? Do you think the crying baby is an accurate way to represent the Filipino people? Why or why not? What does this cartoon say about what Pres. McKinley thought America’s job was in the Philippines?
15. Cartoon 5 This cartoon shows what happened during the Philippine-American War. American soldiers were often very cruel in fighting the Filipinos who wanted their freedom.
16. Cartoon 5 1) Does this cartoon support the American or Filipino side? How can you tell? 2) What is ironic about how the U.S. acted after taking control of the Philippines from Spain?
17. Mark Twain “...I have seen that we do not intend to free, but to subjugate the people of the Philippines. we have gone to conquer, not to redeem... and so I am an anti-imperialist. I am opposed to having the [American] eagle put its talons on any other land.”Mark TwainOctober 15, 1900the new York herald
18. Trustbuster 1)Why did businesses consolidate into large corporations? 2)Did they really wield the kind of power this cartoon suggests?
19. King Monopoly What philosophy of big business is represented by king monopoly and why? also, what industries does the cartoonist show as protected businesses?
20. Immigration Restriction League • What is the main message of the cartoon? • What does this cartoon tell you about immigration laws after World War I?
21. Election of 1912 What is the main message of the cartoon?