Handout A: Cartoon Analysis
Warm up: Political Cartoon Analysis
In this undated political cartoon, a woman representing the mother country is served gold and silver,
foodstuffs, and raw materials from her three servants representing colonies.
Reflection:
1. Briefly describe what you see.
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2. Who appears to be in a position of power in this political cartoon? Explain.
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3. Who appears to be in a subservient role? Explain.
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4. What do colonies provide to the mother country?
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5. What is the message of the cartoon?
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