Transcript of "Wake Up, America" Illustration
Source-Dependent Questions
- Why did the artist symbolize America as a "sleeping" nation?
- What visual imagery did the artist use to show the immediacy of the threat posed to civilization?
- How was the artist trying to create a sense of urgency for the United states with words and the imagery used?
Citation Information
Flagg, James Montgomery, "Wake Up, America! Civilization Calls Every Man, Woman and Child!" 1917. Courtesy of Library of Congress