Question

Use the political cartoon to answer the question.A political cartoon of a tailor measuring a tall, rotund man whose pants and shirt have stars and stripes, resembling the U.S. flagThe stripes have the following labels: Texas, Louisiana Purchase, Alaska, Florida, California, Hawaii, and Porto Rico. Behind the tailor are bolts of material labeled “Enlightened," "Foreign Policy,” and “Rational Expansion.” Three men hold jugs labeled “Anti-expansion Policy.” One offers the large man a spoonful.Who does the tailor represent in the political cartoon?(1 point)ResponsesAmerica and its growing empireAmerica and its growing empirethe U.S. invasion of the Philippinesthe U.S. invasion of the PhilippinesMark Twain and his noninterventionist beliefsMark Twain and his noninterventionist beliefsPresident McKinley and his expansionist policies

Answer 1

President McKinley and his expansionist policies.

Explanation: The tailor is shown crafting clothing from fabrics labeled “Enlightened,” “Foreign Policy,” and “Rational Expansion,” fitting the large, flag‑clad figure (the U.S.), which symbolizes McKinley’s role promoting territorial expansion (e.g., Puerto Rico, the Philippines, Hawaii).