Political Cartoons as Commentary

Mission Brief #82

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Connect the dots between past and present.

⚡ The twist

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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1Citing sources gives credit.
2Compare multiple sources for accuracy.
3Primary sources come from the original time.

Then & Now

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

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What is a secondary source?

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Question 2 of 2

Why is it important to compare multiple sources?

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