Origin: the United States, Pro-Imperialism Cartoon

Purpose: It shows the recent purchases the U.S has done. The fabrics represent all the countries in which the U.S can expand, to set up trading posts and intervene. Most countries are LAtin American. The cartoon´s message is to convey how Mckinley wants to expand U.S foreign policy, and how he wants the U.S to become an imperialist nation. They wil become a more powerful country if they expand, and Latin America is the more promising area in which to expand. It is an expansionist message vecause it portrays what will belong to the U.S when they enforce the Monroe Doctrine.

Value: It comes from the U.S. It is a primary source within the Pro-Expansionist poitn of view, but it lacks the point of view of the people that are being conquered. It is obviously biased.

Limitations: Primary source within the U.S but it is a secondary source in other countries, for instance, LAtin Americans. It is an extremely biased pro expansionist message. Lacking evidence that gives the U.S the right to govern these regions. What are the underlying causes that give the U.S a right to do this?

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