Annexation of Hawaii Political Cartoon Analysis

This political cartoon is about the annexation of Hawaii. I know this because Uncle Sam has claimed the Hawaiian Islands. The author’s message is that America is keeping Hawaii from the other countries. I say this because it looks like Uncle Sam is rejecting the other countries. Other people might think that Uncle Sam is claiming the Hawaiian Islands first then letting other countries come over because it says at the bottom that he tells the other countries to stay back while he tries the Hawaiian Islands. The author is using exaggeration and symbolism. I say this because the other people represent their own country and that the people here are not actually that big. This supports my opinion on American imperialism because America would have gained more territory then would have if the U.S. did not expand its territory.

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