Question

Use the political cartoon of William Jennings Bryan cutting down the American flag as William McKinley raises it over the Philippines to answer the question.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. (1 point)ResponsesIt shows Theodore Roosevelt’s belief in annexing Hawaii.It shows Theodore Roosevelt’s belief in annexing Hawaii.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.It represents William Jennings Bryan’s support for imperialism.It expresses Mark Twain's opposition to U.S. intervention in the Philippines.

Answer 1

It demonstrates William McKinley’s support for imperialism. The cartoon shows McKinley raising the American flag over the Philippines, symbolizing pro‑imperialist expansion, while Bryan chops it down in opposition.