Political Cartoons

What does the term political cartoon mean

• primary source

• an interpretation of a historical event or historical figure that expresses an opinion

• a non-biased/factual representation of a event in cartoon form

• secondary source

A primary source is all of the following EXCEPT

• made after the time period

• made during the time period

• experienced by the creator

• a perspective of an event

A secondary source is all of the following EXCEPT

• made after the time period or event

• may contain some primary sources

• gathered by a historian or researcher

• experienced first hand

Which of the following are examples of a primary source?

• atlas and a research paper

• textbook and an almanac

• diary and a picture

• biography and encyclopedia

Which of the following are examples of a secondary source?

• autobiography and journal

• atlas and textbook

• photographs and illustrations

• letters and speeches

Which best describes an observation?

• an assumption

• something seen or visible

• an inference

• an interpretation

Which best describes an inference?

• a conclusion made after looking at evidence

• an observation

• something seen or visible

• a fact

What does the word symbolism mean?

• a literal translation

• an exact meaning or match

• a representation of an idea with a deeper meaning

• the opposite idea of a definition or topic

Colors can show symbolism. For example the color red most commonly would symbolize which emotion.

• joy

• sadness

• jealous

• anger

Shapes can show symbolism. For example a flag could could symbolize any of the following EXCEPT

• nationalism

• patriotism

• surrender

• an animal