Annexation of Hawaii

The issue that the political cartoons is about is the Annexation of Hawaii. The cartoonist sends the message that America was able to conquer Hawaii easily. Perhaps, the cartoonist is making fun of Hawaii. People could have the opinion that Uncle Sam looks almost like a bully, or he can also look like he’s basking in victory. The cartoonist uses labeling and symbolism to make the cartoon persuasive. The cartoonist labels the barrel “Sugar.” Hawaii is symbolized by Queen Liliuokalani, while the US is symbolized by Uncle Sam. This cartoon supports my opinion by showing that we can get many new materials from imperialism. For example, after the Annexation of Hawaii, the US acquired a vast amount of sugar canes.

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