positive and negative images of america

Negative

When the railroad pushed westward through the plains, buffalo were often shot for sport as the trains passed by, the carcasses left to rot upon the prairie .Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, June, 1871.

 I feel this is a negative image of America as the killing of the buffalo played a big part in what could be described as the genocide of the Native Americans. I feel this image shows how many felt America was theirs for the taking despite it already being inhabited. I think it shows a brutal side to America and its inability to co-exist with Native Americans because their values and beliefs were different and therefore unacceptable to them.

Positive  

Hollywood is a very famous place and the sign is instantly recognisable to most people. I feel this image is positive as it makes you think of America’s achievements in the movie industry as well as iconic names such as Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn. Overall I think this image makes America appear exiting place to be.