Imperialism Cartoon, 1898 | Facing History & Ourselves
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Imperialism Cartoon, 1898

In this French political cartoon from 1898, the Qing official observes powerlessly as a pastry representing China is divided up by Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom, William II of Germany, Nicholas II of Russia, the French Marianne, and a samurai of Japan. The cartoon is intended to portray the imperialist tendencies towards China at the time.
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English — US

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  • History
  • Propaganda

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