Worse Than Slavery Political Cartoon Analysis

Worse Than Slavery Political Cartoon Analysis

By Mr. McLochlin

​Take a look at this political cartoon and think about its message.

Open Ended

What is the overall message of this political cartoon?

​The White League was similar to the Ku Klux Klan, but were open about their purposes in intimidating Black men from voting.

​Notice what the Klansman is carrying in his hand and in his belt buckle.

Notice what is being said in this text. What is the overall message and what does "The Lost Cause" mean in this context?

Open Ended

Notice what is being said in this text. What is the overall message and what does "The Lost Cause" mean in this context?

Notice all of the details in this part of the cartoon. What is going on with the family and the events in the background.

Open Ended

Provide 3 details from this part of the cartoon and make some connections to what we have discussed in this class.

Open Ended

What is the overall message that this cartoonist is making. How does it connect with our understanding of "The Lost Cause?"