This political cartoon from the Philadelphia Press is depicting the United States growth and strength. The author wanted to demonstrate that the bald eagle, the United States patriotic symbol hovers over half of the world showing its power over the territory it has gingered. I think it shows how the US from one tip, touches Hawaii and on the other tip the Philippines, thus showing the US national strength. It could be a comparison to the British empire's "the sun never sets" meaning wherever the sun shines it is on a bit of the British empire.
In this cartoon it portrays the US taking possession of the Philippines. The author tried a depict its obvious meaning, Uncle Sam is opening opening up the doors which is a symbol for the ports in the Philippines to the other corners of the world so the US may trade out oft he Philippino ports.
Reasons why the US went into Iraq are arguable, some think it was for the oil they had others to stop Saddam's rule. This artist agrees with the argument that the United States’ personal interests about oil was the reason for the war. President George W. Bush above is listing the US's hopes through the war with Iraq, but the artist capitalizes the term “oil” hidden within each statement, drawing attention to the "oil" in every sentence. Thus saying from a personal standpoint that oil is the underlying reason.
I believe the US has been imperialistic, but not as much as they could have been. They took over the Philippines for their sea ports to improve US trade with the rest of the world, but they did not act as other countries did during the imperialist period. Slavery was not implemented. They also took Hawaii to further aid the military and create more military bases improving their growth. Although, the US did take Texas, it was gained through war. They made contracts with the implemented countries for most of their purchases, "they were not land grabbers".
The Spanish American War that occurred in 1895 between the Spanish and the Americans. The conflict began with Cuba wanting it's independence from Spain. The conflict was presented tot he american public igniting pity for Cuba. When Spain told Cuba they would only receive a small amount of political self government, the US disagreed, and so shortly Spain declared war on the US. In end result, the US gained the territory in the western Pacific and Latin America.
The Open Door Policy implemented by John Hay, US Secretary of State, to keep china's ports open for trade as long as no country would take over. the idea was that all countries would have equal access to China's ports without infringing on their country. European countries would be able to export china's resources while protecting china with equal privileges on the profits. China would collect trade taxes from the resources being exported.
The Maji Maji uprising took place in the German east of Africa. between 1905-1907 the revolt took place. it first began with the Matubi people, lead by the prophet Kinjikitile Ngwale. the rebellion was towards colonial government and subsidiaries. Africans were tired of submitting to German rule and paying taxes. Soon enough the word got out and a secret mass movement began. it swept the continent. Germany quickly realized the size of the rebellion, fighting would make no progress but anger them more. therefore Germans seized their food and destroyed their crops. Most of the people surrendered because they needed food. Although the dedicated rebels continued fighting. Guerrilla warfare was then implied, but only to bring them defeat. Germans had superior artillery. Thus, the natives learned to fear power and strength.
Even as Russia and Ukraine signaled a modest willingness to seek a diplomatic resolution to the widening crisis over Crimea on Saturday, there were new reports of Russian reinforcements there, and Russia raised the possibility of suspending inspections required under arms control treaties because of stepped-up operations by NATO.
“We are ready to continue a dialogue on the understanding that a dialogue should be honest and partnerlike, without attempts to portray us as one of the parties in the conflict,” Russia’s foreign minister, Sergey V. Lavrov, said during an appearance with his counterpart from Tajikistan.
Hours after he spoke, however, Russia began moving new troops in unmarked uniforms in large trucks around Crimea, and a Ukrainian defense spokesman there said that witnesses had reported seeing amphibious military ships unloading about 200 military vehicles in eastern Crimea on Friday night after apparently having crossed the Strait of Kerch, which separates Crimea from Russian territory.
This article is from a recent date, it includes Russia president Putin that is passively trying to invade Crimea Ukraine. Putin recently turned off Ukraine's supply of oil coming from Russia, therefore creating uprisings. Russia's power over Europe is superior to other allowing them to do whatever they want. Although neighboring countries such as Ukraine and its partnerships do not agree with his actions, Putin sees to disregard them all. We must stay tunes for more information, to know how this plays out.
The Suez Canal is an artificial waterway in Egypt. It is owned and maintained by the Suez Canal Authority. The Suez Canal is a great factor in world trade reducing transit time for worldwide shipping. It also traffics 8% of the worlds trade. Approximately 50 ships a day pass through the canal.
Throughout this chapter I learned the difference between nationalism and how imperialism spread from it. I also learned the impact one country could make while dominating fr economical reasons. A country's native cultures can be easily destroyed by colonization. Laws are then emplaced to provide equality and peace between nations. But most important of all, a country's leader can pave its path to success or destruction.
This article is from a recent date, it includes Russia president Putin that is passively trying to invade Crimea Ukraine. Putin recently turned off Ukraine's supply of oil coming from Russia, therefore creating uprisings. Russia's power over Europe is superior to other allowing them to do whatever they want. Although neighboring countries such as Ukraine and its partnerships do not agree with his actions, Putin sees to disregard them all. We must stay tunes for more information, to know how this plays out.
The Suez Canal is an artificial waterway in Egypt. It is owned and maintained by the Suez Canal Authority. The Suez Canal is a great factor in world trade reducing transit time for worldwide shipping. It also traffics 8% of the worlds trade. Approximately 50 ships a day pass through the canal.
Throughout this chapter I learned the difference between nationalism and how imperialism spread from it. I also learned the impact one country could make while dominating fr economical reasons. A country's native cultures can be easily destroyed by colonization. Laws are then emplaced to provide equality and peace between nations. But most important of all, a country's leader can pave its path to success or destruction.
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