Imperialism Cartoons
WORLD HISTORY PROJECT1750/ LESSON 5.2ACTIVITYIMPERIALISM CARTOONSUnless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “Imperialism Cartoons,” OER Project, https://www.oerproject.com/1PurposeAnalyzecartoons about imperialism to help reinforce what you’ve already learned about imperialism and to have an opportunity to think about the perspective of the imperialists as well as those who rejected this type of domination. Additionally, engaging in image analysis will continue to help you build this important analytical skill, and producing an image will allow you to build your visual presentation skills.ProcessLook at the images on the following pages and respond to the questions to determine what these cartoons tell us about the era of imperialism. If needed,you can do additional research about the images. For larger versions of the images, click here.
WORLD HISTORY PROJECT1750/ LESSON 5.2ACTIVITYIMPERIALISM CARTOONS2Picture #1: The Berlin Conference•Who is present in this cartoon—or perhaps a better question is, who is notpresent? Explain the message of this particular cartoon using the details the cartoonist has included.•Does the artist portray imperialism in a positive or negative light? Explain your reasoning.•What historical event or imperialist practice is this cartoon referencing?“Cutting of Africa at the Berlin Conference” published in L’Illustration,January 1885. Public domain.More info A.,More info B.
WORLD HISTORY PROJECT1750/ LESSON 5.2ACTIVITYIMPERIALISM CARTOONS3Picture #2: IntheRubberCoils•Explain the message within this particular cartoon using the details the cartoonist has included in it.•Does the artist portray imperialism in a positive or negative light? Explain your reasoning.•What historical event or imperialist practice is this referencing?•What were the effects of Belgian imperialism?Linley Sambourne, "In the Rubber Coils, Scene—The Congo 'Free' State", published in Punch Magazine 28, November 1906. Public domain.