APUSH HIPP Analysis Practice

1. What is the Historical Circumstance of this image?

Published in 1898 after the USS Maine had exploded in Havana’s Harbor in Cuba

Occurred between rising tensions between United States and Spain

At the time of yellow journalism

2. Who is the Intended Audience of this image?

American Public. Targeting readers of New York journal and targeting everyday American citizens to influence their views on Spain and build support for intervention.

3. What is the Point of View of the image?

Strongly pro- American and Negative towards Spain (although does not mention Spain directly).

4. What is the Purpose of this image?

To persuade the readers that Spain is the reason for the destruction of the USS Maine and to push the US towards war. Used to sell newspapers and get the public attention

1. What is the Historical Circumstance of this document?

TR was known as a “trust buster” who is actively eliminating bad trusts and monopolies

During progressive era when Teddy Roosevelt was the president

Large corporations and monopolies dominated the economy

2. Who is the Intended Audience of this document?

American Public, especially middle class citizens who are worried about big business and economic fairness

3. What is the Point of View of the document?

Cartoonist is supportive of Roosevelt and he is portrayed as a strong trust buster and he is protecting the public by busting bad trusts while leaving good trusts alone

4. What is the Purpose of this document?

To persuade that Roosevelt’s actions against monopolies are beneficial to the country and are the right thing to do

1. What is the Historical Circumstance of this speech?

Published during the debate over the Treaty of Versailles and League of Nations

A lot of strong opposition in the Senate, specifically from Republicans

2. Who is the Intended Audience of this speech?

Senators and lawmakers

3. What is the Point of View of the speech?

Critical of Senates rejection of the Treaty

Showing the Senate as wreckless

4. What is the Purpose of this speech?

To inform on the dangers of foreign entanglements and persuade people to not support the Treaty of Versailles

Persuade readers that the Senate should approve the Treaty of Versailles and League of Nations and criticize the Senate for blocking peace

1. What is the Historical Circumstance of this document?

In 1920’s we saw a lot of Immigrants coming into the country and there was fear of radical political movements such as socialism and anarchism.

2. Who is the Intended Audience of this document?

Targeting policymakers in Washington DC who could have influence over immigration laws

3. What is the Point of View of the document?

The US is too welcoming and too naive regarding the unrestricted immigration

4. What is the Purpose of this document?

Persuade people that immigrants are a threat to American values and persuade readers to support stricter immigration laws

1. What is the Historical Circumstance of this document?

1930s- Great Depression, increased government involvement in the economy

New Deal programs- CCC, TVA, AAA, FDIC, etc.

2. Who is the Intended Audience of this document?

Economists or historiams

3. What is the Point of View of the document?

Presenting statistical evidence so it is not bias and not provide an opinion

4. What is the Purpose of this document?

To inform the public on the unemployment in the mid-20th century and the drop in unemployment rate

1. What is the Historical Circumstance of this document?

Published during WWII, Americans were asked to sacrifice goods. Victory gardens, meat rationing, etc.

Support military production by recycling things used daily

2. Who is the Intended Audience of this document?

American civilians, housewives, and the home cooks

3. What is the Point of View of the document?

Patriotic point of view, making this seem urgent, saying anyone can contribute to war effort- not just military

4. What is the Purpose of this document?

To persuade civilians to save cooking fats and donate them. It is linking ordinary actions to military success