Open Door Policy

Analysis Paragraph: 
The issue of the political cartoon is Open Door Policy. This is presented by China and all the other states waiting for trade. The cartoonist's message, is that the U.S. is in control of China and trade. This is expressed, because Uncle Sam is holding all the other states back and he's in front saying "I'm  out for commerce, not conquest." I can imagine a persons opinion in that time frame be, the U.S. is just making sure the deal for trade is safe. The cartoonist used exaggeration. Exaggeration is shown, by all of the states and their weapons and expressions, but also exaggerating Uncle Sam's facial expression. The cartoonist also used labeling. Labeling is being used, with labeling the states and on Uncle Sam's hat it says trespasser. This cartoon supports my opinion on American Imperialism, because it is showing how the U.S. just wants to benefit themselves with profits, China territory, and be able to control trade. 
MLA Citation:
"Harper's Weekly." Web. 18 November 1899. 
https://www.nytimes.com/learning/general/onthisday/harp/1118.html