Name ___________________
Date ___________
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Political Cartoon Analysis
“The Iron Curtain”
1. Why are there usually curtains on showers?
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Name ___________________
Date ___________
Section ________
Political Cartoon Analysis
“Bridge the Gulch”
1. This cartoon was published in 1945, what major world event
ended that same year? ________________________________________
2. Describe the scene in the cartoon.____________________________
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2. The curtain in the cartoon is dividing the continent of
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3. Identify the nations the two figures represent. _________________
3. Who put up the curtain according to the cartoon? _____________
4. Based on this cartoon, what was the source of conflict between
4. What are two things that are cut off or divided by the curtain?
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the two nations? ______________________________________________
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5. Does the cartoonist seem hopeful? Why or why not.____________
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