Describe or draw how the cartoon might be different if it had been created by a cartoonist with a different point of view.

They should be able to support their position with evidence taken directly from the cartoon. The rest of the class should take notes on these presentations and be prepared to reflect upon the …

List adjectives that describe the emotions portrayed. What do they stand for? Who drew this cartoon? When is it from? What was happening at the time in history it was created? What is …

What point is the political cartoonist trying to make? The Monopolists/Industrialists. The Monopolists’ Entrance is wide-open, while the People’s Entrance is barred shut. This …

On the day preceding this cartoon, the conference forging the World War One peace treaty convened near Paris, France. During the month of January, the brutal Russian Civil War …

Background: This cartoon shows a statue of Andrew Jackson on pig. The statue is titled “To the Victors Belong the Spoils,” a phrase used to explain why election winners were entitled to …

Use this guide to identify the persuasive techniques used in political cartoons. Cartoonists use simple objects, or symbols, to stand for larger concepts or ideas. After you identify the symbols …