Purchase of Alaska Political Cartoon Analysis #1

This cartoon is on the subject of the Purchase of Alaska. Many people ,at the beginning, thought that the purchase of Alaska was a very unwise and unplanned decision. Little did they know Alaska is very rich in resources. Such as gold and timber. To make this cartoon persuasive, the cartoonist uses labeling and irony. Labeling is used when they label the iceberg and the wheelbarrow that is carrying it. It is ironic that many people thought that this decision to purchase Alaska was unwise, but turned out to be one of the greatest achievements in America's history. Although this cartoon does not support my opinion of anti-imperialism, I believe that the purchase of Alaska was a very wise decision. I also do not believe that Alaska was a very big iceberg with no resources that could help America. All in all I believe that the purchase of Alaska was a very plan and wise decision.

"Alaska Government State Capital Juneau Governor Sean Parnell Alaska State Motto." Alaska Government State Capital Juneau Governor Sean Parnell Alaska State Motto. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Feb. 2016. <http://www.netstate.com/states/government/ak_government.htm>.