Session C-4: Racism, Imperialism and Anti-Imperialism: The Philippine-American War in Political Cartoons
Session Number
C-4
Grade Level
HS
Start Date
3-3-2017 12:50 PM
End Date
3-3-2017 1:50 PM
Description
American attitudes toward the Asiatic Other were consistent throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries. American involvement in the Philippine -American War was both supported and opposed using racist arguments. By examining a series of political cartoons, we can better understand the uses of racist ideology in pursuing American foreign policy goals.
Session C-4: Racism, Imperialism and Anti-Imperialism: The Philippine-American War in Political Cartoons
American attitudes toward the Asiatic Other were consistent throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries. American involvement in the Philippine -American War was both supported and opposed using racist arguments. By examining a series of political cartoons, we can better understand the uses of racist ideology in pursuing American foreign policy goals.