Mr. Pettit
Modern America
GREAT DEPRESSION AND THE NEW DEAL: POLITICAL CARTOONS
TOPIC: Volunteerism vs. Government Aid?
TASK: Design a political cartoons that illustrates this debate in U.S. economics. This
can represent the 1930’s or the present economic crisis.
Be sure to include the following…
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Symbols that creatively and accurately reflect key elements.
A fitting title for your cartoon.
A clear message related to the debate of Volunteerism vs. Government
Aid.
An introductory description of the debate (keep in mind, this isn’t a
description of what is happening in the cartoon, it is a brief summary
of the TOPIC)
3 questions you would ask to help people analyze the cartoon.
*Your cartoon can but does not have to illustrate your opinion on this debate.
15 POINTS.
Description:
Title:
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3 questions: