1) according to this cartoon, what fire is spreading over the island of cuba? (5pts) 2) according to this cartoon, what are the two groups in cuba who are creating/ fanning the flames of this fire? (5pts) 3) according to the caption under this cartoon, what is the duty of the hour for the united states ? (5pts)

1. Anarchy--the fighting between groups in Cuba has created chaos.

2. Cuban insurgents supporting Spanish rule and Cuban independence fighters. -- these two groups of Cubans are fighting each other in a civil war over the issue of whether Cuba should be independent or should continue under the rule of Spain.

3. To save Cuba from Spain and from the anarchy of the civil war.--The woman represents Cuban liberty and independence who is in danger of being destroyed by the events of the Cuban Revolution.

The cartoonist is arguing the US must intervene to protect the ideas of liberty in Cuba. The fighting between Cubans and the oppression of Spain have threatened the goal of providing Cuba with freedom and liberty. The US has an obligation to help.