Articles of Confederation Enrichment Activity
1. Examine the cartoon to the left.
- Explain what the Articles of Confederation means
when it says, "it wasn't all bad though..." (1 point)
- Support your answer by giving at least one example.
(1 point)
2. The title of the cartoon to the right is "Rough
Sailing Ahead?" Analyze all the elements of the
cartoon then answer the following:
- Explain the meaning of the title (2 pts)
- Explain how the title connects to the elements of
the cartoon (2 pts)
3. Analyze the cartoon to the left. In your response address
the following:
- Identify all labels and symbols and explain what those
symbols represent (2 pts)
- Explain how the cartoon shows the weaknesses of the
Articles of Confederation (2 pts)