Whether it is the 1800’s or the 20th Century America has always had opportunities to offer immigrants even if immigrants aren’t necessarily welcome. For example, this political cartoon shows the U.S. border which is represented by a barbed wired fence surrounded by many signs such as jobs, Free Health Care, Education, and lemonade. Compared to the time period of the story “Of Plymouth Plantation” by William Bradford The New World also had things to offer such as freedom of religion, freedom from Britain, freedom to start a new government, and land. The cartoon also shows people coming to the U.S. although clearly warned not to immigrate by the “USA KEEP OUT” sign directly next to the U.S border. This explains that although America is seen as a great country the people don’t exactly want immigrants just as the Native Americans didn’t want the Puritans to inhabit their land. The main question is that have immigrants ever been welcomed into America and should we welcome them in our lifetimes?Saturday, August 22, 2009
William Bradford Political Cartoon
Whether it is the 1800’s or the 20th Century America has always had opportunities to offer immigrants even if immigrants aren’t necessarily welcome. For example, this political cartoon shows the U.S. border which is represented by a barbed wired fence surrounded by many signs such as jobs, Free Health Care, Education, and lemonade. Compared to the time period of the story “Of Plymouth Plantation” by William Bradford The New World also had things to offer such as freedom of religion, freedom from Britain, freedom to start a new government, and land. The cartoon also shows people coming to the U.S. although clearly warned not to immigrate by the “USA KEEP OUT” sign directly next to the U.S border. This explains that although America is seen as a great country the people don’t exactly want immigrants just as the Native Americans didn’t want the Puritans to inhabit their land. The main question is that have immigrants ever been welcomed into America and should we welcome them in our lifetimes?
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I like the thesis statement because it is a controlling substance as opposed to a detail. However, you use the word "immigrant" twice very close together. Maye you could space this out or find a different word. Great job overall!
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