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Uncle Sam Finds "Something Lacking" In New Possessions
The outcome of the Spanish-American War had far-reaching consequences for several of Spain's former colonies. The United States annexed Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam, while Cuba became independent but subject to American influence. This [...]
Item Type: Cartoon
Historical Era: Industrialization and Expansion (1877-1913)
A Cartoonist Depicts "The Cuban Melodrama"
This political cartoon, published in Puck in June, 1896, depicts the U.S. as a handsome male hero saving a greatful female "Cuba" from the villainous male figure of "Spain."
Tags: Spanish-American War
Item Type: Cartoon
Historical Era: Industrialization and Expansion (1877-1913)
A Cartoonist's View of U.S. Imperialism
U.S. intervention in Puerto Rico and Cuba during the Spanish-American War established the U.S. as the dominant power in those countries, altering the paths of their respective independence movements. Critics accused the U.S. of acting in its own [...]
Item Type: Cartoon
Historical Era: Industrialization and Expansion (1877-1913)