How do you analyze a political cartoon?

With most political cartoons I think the first and easiest way to analyze a political cartoon is to know your history. Use what you know. If you are not aware of what the cartoon is about, use your imagination.

Cartoon Analysis Guide 

The difference between my answer and the cartoon analysis guide was of course that it was a better explanation. It says to check for symbolism, exaggeration, labeling, irony, etc.

Political Cartoon- This image encourages United States interference in Cuba because of the terrible Spanish ruling. I came to this conclusion because of the website I found this from and also the imagery and symbolism of a Spanish ruler in a frying pan.

Political Cartoon- This image is comparing the Philippines return to Spain to throwing a child off a cliff. I came to this conclusion because of the website I found this from and also this is President Mckinley holding a native child, which symbolizes him throwing a native child off a cliff.

Political Cartoon- President Mckinley was working against the Filipino people and looked down on them, as he was trying to prevent the history of crime. I came to this conclusion because of the website I found this from and because President Mckinley is so much bigger and looking down on the Filipino ruler.