Analyzing Political Cartoons

1. What topic or theme is this cartoon addressing: WWI, WWII, the Cold War, appeasement, imperialism, apartheid, French Revolution, terrorism, or conflicts in the Middle East?

2. Describe images and/or words in the cartoon that supports your answer to question 1.

3. What is the artist’s bias? In other words, what is the artist trying to say about this topic, issue, or historical event?

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4. Which British foreign policy regarding Germany does this cartoon suggest?

1 appeasement 3 nationalism2 imperialism 4 containment

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“Why should we take a stand about someone pushing someone else when it’s all so far away…”

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4. What is the main idea of this 1991 cartoon about Mikhail Gorbachev,the former leader of the Soviet Union?

A. He took away, many freedoms. B. He supported the arms race and the Cold War. C. He encouraged many political changes. D. He stopped many attempts at reform. 10

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(Answer this question along with questions 1-3 on the first page.)4. The road map illustrated in the cartoon represents

a. the military presence of the Israelis.b. U.S. troops ready to become involved in the Middle East.c. camps of terrorist organizations.d. conflicts over occupied territories.

(NOTE…you have help with question 3 )3. Which of the following best describes the message of the cartoon?

A.The United States is skeptical of peace efforts in the Middle East.B.The road to Middle Eastern peace has only a few minor rough spots.C.A middle-of-the-road path to peace is easier in theory than in practice.D.Palestine has the upper hand in current Middle Eastern relations.E.Israel has the upper hand in current Middle Eastern relations.

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