POLITICAL CARTOONS Annexation and Confederation Cartoons POLITICAL CARTOONS

POLITICAL CARTOONS Political cartoons use satire to make fun of an issue. Satire: Making

BIAS Political cartoons also have bias. Remember, bias is just a personal opinion. It

POLITICAL CARTOONS FROM THE 1800 S Political cartoons were also popular in Canada during

Mother Britannia -- “See! Why, the dear child can stand alone!” Uncle Sam –

Mrs. Britannia -- "Is it possible, my dear, that you have ever given your

Young Canada -- "We don't want you here. " John Bull -- "That's right,

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POLITICAL CARTOONS Annexation and Confederation Cartoons

POLITICAL CARTOONS Political cartoons use satire to make fun of an issue. Satire: Making fun of something with a purpose. Often uses: ridicule, irony, sarcasm Political cartoonists use specific stylistic devices to get their point across. Much like a writer uses specific devices when he/she writes.

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BIAS Political cartoons also have bias. Remember, bias is just a personal opinion. It is important to consider what point of view the political cartoon is being drawn from. This will help in analysing the message of the cartoon.

WHAT DEVICE IS BEING USED?

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WHAT DEVICE IS BEING USED?

POLITICAL CARTOONS FROM THE 1800 S Political cartoons were also popular in Canada during the time of Confederation. Many cartoons depicted the different opinions that existed for Confederation.

Mother Britannia -- “See! Why, the dear child can stand alone!” Uncle Sam – “Of course he can! Let go of him Granny; if he falls I’ll catch him!”

Mrs. Britannia -- "Is it possible, my dear, that you have ever given your cousin Jonathan any encouragement? “ Miss Canada -- "Encouragement! Certainly not, mama. I have told him we can never be united. "

Young Canada -- "We don't want you here. " John Bull -- "That's right, my son. No matter what comes, an empty house is better than such a tenant as that!"