The Bosses of the Senate

When analyzing political cartoons, charts, graphs , maps etc, what is the first thing you should do?

• Identify who is in it
• Read everything
• Identify where is it
• Identify when it is

Is this political cartoon a PRIMARY source or a SECONDARY source?

• PRIMARY SOURCE
• SECONDARY SOURCE

Who's entrance is closed?

• The Monopolists
• The Peoples
• The Senators
• The Presidents

Who are the smaller men in the picture?

• Industrialists
• mayors
• school teachers
• U.S. Senators

What is the main idea of this cartoon?

• The Senate is working for the people, not the special interests (monopolists)
• Owners of business monopolies control the Senate
• Ordinary people are not allowed in the Senate
• Senators can be bribed for small amounts of money

What is the title of this political cartoon?

• This is a Senate
• Peoples' Entrance
• The Bosses of the Senate
• Entrance For Monopolists

What group do the large men at the back of the room represent?

• US Senators
• Average American citizens
• Labor Organizers
• Wealthy monopolists

Where is this cartoon taking place?

• The Senate
• The White House
• The House of Representatives
• In a Board Room