Question

look at this!! this political cartoon drawn in 1900 depicts the conflict of the open door policy in china. we can see the international players fighting for pieces of china before the us comes in and negotiates the open door policy in 1901. 5. list the animals and the countries they represent. 6. why is america in the background? if this was drawn today in 2021 - would the american eagle still be in the background? why not?

Explanation:

For question 5, in political cartoons, animals are often used as symbols for countries. For question 6, the position of the American eagle in the background in 1900 can be related to the timing of the US's entry into influencing the Open - Door Policy, and considering modern geopolitical changes can help answer the second part.

Answer:

1. Bear - Russia; Lion - Britain; Leopard - France; Eagle - United States; Dragon - China (the figure being fought over).
2. In 1900, America was in the background because it had not yet fully entered the fray of the scramble for China and was preparing to negotiate the Open - Door Policy in 1901. In 2021, the American eagle would not necessarily be in the background. The US has been a major global power with significant influence in international affairs, and its role in global geopolitics is much more prominent now compared to 1900. It actively participates in various international issues and has a strong presence in global economic, political, and military arenas.