Purchase of Alaska

The message of this cartoon is about the Purchase of Alaska by the U.S. The other message of this cartoon is that Seward’s purchase was a bad purchase. The purchase of Alaska was not a good purchase to many Americans thought it was just full of ice and was no use in materials or resources. Some people turned out to be wrong. Seward was buying from Russia. There were still Russians in Alaska, but the U.S let them stay. Other opinions people are that people thought Seward’s purchase was useful in the end and gained lots of materials and resources from the purchase. The techniques used are labeling because there are signs in the background. Another technique used is symbolism because it uses Uncle Sam to represent America. Seward knew what he was buying and what he was getting himself into, so he didn't hesitate. 

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