As the United States economy grew, the need to have easy access to the Pacific Ocean was necessary. United States leaders then proposed to build a canal to connect the Pacific and Atlantic Ocean. The message of this cartoon is that the "hatching" of Panama from Colombia was a set up for the people of Panama to instantly give the U.S. concessions. Techniques that the Artist used is labeling and symbolism. The egg, chicken, posters, and bag are all labeled in this political cartoon. The symbolism in this cartoon is that Panama is "hatching" and breaking away from Colombia's rule. This supports my position on American imperialism because Theodore Roosevelt is trying to destabilize Colombia and supporting the people of Panama's revolt against Colombia.
"Almanac of Theodore Roosevelt - Panama Canal - Political Cartoons." Almanac of Theodore Roosevelt - Panama Canal - Political Cartoons. N.p., n.d. Web. 8 Feb. 2016. <http://www.theodore-roosevelt.com/toonsbytopicpanamacanal.html>.
what is the label on the bag? I can't read it.
ReplyDeleteVarilla. The last name of a Frenchman who was a great influence on Roosevelt on the Panama Canal. I've been researching a while trying to find it the artist of this picture and a bunch of others. I've seen his signature on them. On this one, it's at the bottom of the dripping wax from the candle. This particular one is slightly different with some added things, I guess to resemble the wax. I can't make it out on any of the other picture either.
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