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. 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.

Question

Which best describes what the cartoonist was trying to convey in the political cartoon above?

(1 point)
Responses

It 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

The best response that describes what the cartoonist was trying to convey in the political cartoon is:

It demonstrates William McKinley's support for imperialism.

The cartoon highlights McKinley's actions in raising the American flag over the Philippines, symbolizing U.S. imperialism during that period, while contrasting it with Bryan's opposition to such policies.