Progressive Era - Final Project

Progressive Political Cartoon Palooza

In this activity you will be choosing one political cartoon seen below and write a long paragraph to explain the historical circumstances that led to the event(s) illustrated in the political cartoon using your newly acquired knowledge of the Progressive Era. If you are unsure of how to read a political cartoon, use this method.

In a long paragraph, explain the following in detail:

• Who are the people that are being promoted or vilified by the cartoonist? (Bias)
• What is the action shown in the political cartoon as related to the historical context? (Point-of-View)
• Who is the cartoonist trying to reach with their message? (Audience(s))
• What are the historical circumstances that LED to the artist drawing the political cartoon? (Purpose)

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Choose From One (1) of the Following

Political Cartoon A	Political Cartoon B
Political Cartoon C	Political Cartoon D
Political Cartoon E	Political Cartoon F

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