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Interpreting Political Cartoons

Interpreting Political Cartoons

“A Wise Economist Asks a Question” The man represents the victims of bank failure

“A Wise Economist Asks a Question” The man represents the victims of bank failure The location hints that the man is homeless and unemployed He is drawn as a well dressed, well groomed man to show that he is responsible

“Trojan Horse at Our Gate” Greeks sneak into Troy by hiding inside “The Trojan

“Trojan Horse at Our Gate” Greeks sneak into Troy by hiding inside “The Trojan Horse” The Constitution is the gate and U. S. Citizens are guarding it. FDR didn't wait for Congress to make decisions, he consulted his Brain Trust

“That New Deal” The two men are FDR and Uncle Sam The throwing cards

“That New Deal” The two men are FDR and Uncle Sam The throwing cards might have the 3 R's on them or many of the new deal laws The cartoon represents the first 100 days of the New Deal

“Undeclared War” FDR is talking on the radio “Fireside Chats” The person in the

“Undeclared War” FDR is talking on the radio “Fireside Chats” The person in the chair could symbolize American people or the world When FDR was talking, it was like the whole world was listening

“Planned Economy or Planned Destruction? ” The people in the carriage represent FDR's Brain

“Planned Economy or Planned Destruction? ” The people in the carriage represent FDR's Brain Trust The people are drawn to represent that they are willing to spend a lot of money to encourage FDR's 3 R's

Four Corners Discussion

Four Corners Discussion

Rules Be courteous! No sarcasm or put downs. Allow each speaker to begin and

Rules Be courteous! No sarcasm or put downs. Allow each speaker to begin and finish their thoughts. Discussion MUST be on topic. You must support your opinions with facts and evidence from the text, notes, or lecture. Have fun but DO NOT make fun of.

Directions: A prompt or statement will be displayed on powerpoint. Each prompt will be

Directions: A prompt or statement will be displayed on powerpoint. Each prompt will be read and/or explained by the teacher. Each student will choose and move to one of the 4 corners if they agree, disagree, strongly agree or strongly disagree with the prompt. With the people around you, start up a conversation about why you feel the way you do about the prompt. Students may change decisions at any time during discussion. Teacher will signal when discussion ends.

FDR was right to pay attention to his Brain Trust and ignore Congress

FDR was right to pay attention to his Brain Trust and ignore Congress

FDR should have focused more on farmers first instead of banks first

FDR should have focused more on farmers first instead of banks first

FDR would NOT have been so popular if it wasn't for his Fireside Chats

FDR would NOT have been so popular if it wasn't for his Fireside Chats

FDR's 3 R's are going to cost too much money to work

FDR's 3 R's are going to cost too much money to work

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