Spanish American War

This political cartoon focuses on the issue of the Spanish American war. The cartoonist is showing Uncle Sam as a circus player using the little men as his 'Props'. It is showing how Uncle Sam is training different countries to stay under control. It is also showing Uncle Sam choosing these people representing countries from the army or navy by standing on a podium saying ARMY and NAVY. Other people can also infer that the people on top (Puerto Rico & Cuba) are more experienced that the people in Uncle Sams hand (Philippines). Some techniques that I see are exaggeration and labeling. Exaggeration is being shown where Uncle Sam is appealing above the people representing countries at the bottom. It is showing how America more successful than others. I see labeling where flags are labelled with country names and podium with 'Army and Navy'. This supports my idea on American Imperialism by showing Uncle Sam having the control of these Spanish countries.

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