Political Cartoons as Commentary

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There's always more than one side to the story.

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Political cartoons use humor and exaggeration to comment on events and politics. Analyzing them teaches about public opinion and the issues of a given time.

Key facts

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1Secondary sources interpret the past.
2Bias can affect any source.
3Citing sources gives credit.

Then & Now

History isn't really 'history' — it shapes today, every day.

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Why is it important to compare multiple sources?

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What is bias in a source?

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