Directions: Use the political cartoons provided to answer the questions. There are four multiple choice questions and one open-ended question.
Cartoon #1 - Created during the presidency of William McKinley (1897-1901)
Which of the following describes the historical context of when the images were created?
According to Cartoon #1, which of the following territories does the U.S. government directly control? (note: select ALL that apply)
According to Cartoon #1, why did some Americans believe that constructing a canal in Central America was necessary to "make our national expansion complete"?
According to Cartoon #2, what was the relationship between the U.S. government and businesses during the presidency of William Howard Taft?
Using evidence from both cartoons and your knowledge of U.S. history, explain how the U.S. expanded its role in the Western Hemisphere during the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Sentence Frames:
Topic Sentence - In the late 1800s and early 1900s, the U.S. expanded its role in the Western Hemisphere by...
Evidence #1 - For example, the author in Cartoon #1 included...
Reasoning #1 - This shows a changing role for the U.S. in the Western Hemisphere because...
Evidence #2 - Additionally, in Cartoon #2, the author included...
Reasoning #2 - This shows a changing role for the U.S. in the Western Hemisphere because...
Conclusion - In conclusion, the cartoons show the changing role of the U.S. in the Western Hemisphere because...