The political cartoon depicts the 1900 presidential candidates on different sides of the imperialist debate. William Jennings Bryan is shown chopping down the American flag that McKinley has raised over the Philippines.
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It shows Theodore Roosevelt’s belief in annexing Hawaii.
It shows Theodore Roosevelt’s belief in annexing Hawaii.
It expresses Mark Twain's opposition to U.S. intervention in the Philippines.
It expresses Mark Twain's opposition to U.S. intervention in the Philippines.
It demonstrates William McKinley’s support for imperialism.
It demonstrates William McKinley’s support for imperialism.
It represents William Jennings Bryan’s support for imperialism.
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The correct response is:
It demonstrates William McKinley’s support for imperialism.
The cartoon illustrates the contrasting views of William Jennings Bryan and William McKinley regarding U.S. imperialism, specifically in relation to the Philippines. McKinley is portrayed as supportive of raising the American flag over the Philippines, symbolizing his imperialistic stance.
