Analyzing U.S. Imperialism Cartoons

The video lesson explores imperialism cartoons, focusing on the themes of American expansion and governance of new territories post-Spanish-American War. It analyzes three cartoons, discussing the implications of American imperialism, the role of Uncle Sam, and the historical context of the Panama Canal. Students are instructed to analyze one cartoon and discuss its stance on imperialism, using specific details for support.

What territories did the U.S. acquire as a result of the Spanish-American War?

• Panama, Mexico, and Canada

• California, Arizona, and New Mexico

• Hawaii, Alaska, and Texas

• Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Cuba

What is the main theme of the poster above the Indian in Cartoon 1?

• The importance of education

• The consent of the governed

• The benefits of imperialism

• The role of Uncle Sam

Which group of students is depicted as being well-behaved and interested in Cartoon 1?

• Students from European countries

• Students from the original 13 colonies

• Students from newly acquired territories

• Students from the Confederated States

What is the role of Uncle Sam in Cartoon 1?

• A soldier

• A politician

• A teacher

• A student

What are students instructed to do with Cartoon 2?

• Write an essay about it

• Analyze it independently

• Ignore it

• Discuss it in groups

Which territories are mentioned in Cartoon 3 as becoming U.S. colonies?

• Philippines, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Panama

• Mexico, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, and Chile

• Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal

• Japan, China, India, Australia, and New Zealand

What was a significant medical advancement that allowed the construction of the Panama Canal?

• Antibiotics

• Quinine

• Vaccines

• Penicillin

What was the impact of the U.S. intervention in the territories depicted in Cartoon 3?

• Increased industrial slavery

• Improved conditions and infrastructure

• Complete independence

• Economic decline

What does the bottle of quinine in Cartoon 3 symbolize?

• A remedy for headaches

• A treatment for malaria

• A cure for the common cold

• A solution for hunger

What is the purpose of the assignment on Schoology related to the cartoons?

• To ignore the cartoons

• To memorize the cartoons

• To create new cartoons

• To analyze and interpret the cartoons