Question

1890 - 1913 american imperialism and the spanish - american w expansion and power
illustration from puck magazine, 1
on the left is the full image from the june 1904 cover of puc magazine. it depicts an eagle with its wings stretched from puerto rico in the caribbean - to the philippines in the pacif ribbon symbolizing the american flag is firmly clasped in its b what do you think the image symbolizes? by 1904, the united states claimed ownership of territories thousands of miles fr our shores. the residents of these places had no say in the decision. but the u.s. wasnt the only powerful country gra foreign territory. great britain, france, germany, italy, and portugal, claimed territories in asia and africa. the world p of that era often called it “empire building,” but seizing cont other lands is also called “imperialism.” it means to extend a country’s power and influence by ruling over other people a controlling their land. this unit explores this controversial time when the united states became a world power.
look closely at this magazine cover from 1901. it is a drawing of columbia, the female symb america. what do you see? are there clues in the drawing that relate to concept of imperia what are they? do you think the artist is expressing an opinion? what is it?

Explanation:

The eagle with wings stretched from Puerto Rico to the Philippines and clasping an American - flag - symbolizing ribbon represents American imperial expansion. The 1901 drawing of Columbia looking at herself with symbols of power on her head may imply America's self - perception as a powerful imperial nation. The artist likely has a view on American imperialism, either celebrating or critiquing its rise as a world power through territorial acquisition.

Answer:

The eagle image symbolizes American imperial expansion. In the 1901 drawing, clues related to imperialism include Columbia's attire and symbols of power, and the artist may be expressing an opinion on America's imperial status, either celebratory or critical.