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Name: ______________________ Period: _____Date: ________________Political Cartoons: Nationalism and ImperialismPolitical cartoons (also known as editorial cartoons) are defined as illustrations or comic strips containing a political or social message that usually relates to current events or personalities.Cartoonists use specific devises to get their message across:-Symbols (simple pictures that are understood to stand in for ideas or groups). Examples: Dove/Peace, Donkey/Democratic Party-Caricatures (drawing of a person that exaggerates his characteristics for comic effect). Examples: Big ears, extra long nose-Stereotypes (generalization, usually exaggerated or oversimplified and often offensive, that is used to describe or distinguish a group). Examples: Dishonest lawyers, Italian gangsters,-Captioning and labels (used for clarity and emphasis). Example: words at the bottom or top of cartoon to further its messageDirections: Analyze the following political cartoons and answer the questions for each cartoon. Cartoon 1: What do you think the message of this cartoon is? (circle one)Nationalism encourages people to be independent and think for themselves.Nationalism is a giant flag used to mark the edge of a cliff.Nationalism can motivate groups of people to do things they wouldn’t do on their own.Nationalism celebrates individuals and diversity. Explain your answer to number 1 using evidence (details) from the cartoon.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Cartoon 2:: What historical event does this political cartoon represent? (circle one)Imperialistic nations competing for control of ChinaNationalistic countries agreeing on China’s independence. Ferocious animals causing dragons to become extinct. European nations forming alliances to defeat China. Explain your answer to number 3 using evidence (details) from the cartoon.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ................
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