Mr. Saccullo
Ms. Hughes
8th Grade Social; Studies
Understanding Political Cartoons
Directions: Answer the questions about the cartoon in complete sentences.
1. What does the King in the cartoon represent?
2. Why are the groups bringing tribute to the King represent?
3. What is the main point that the cartoonist is making with this political cartoon?
Directions: Answer the questions about the cartoon in complete sentences.
1. What group of citizens do each of the various people in the cartoon represent?
2. Explain the meaning behind the title and caption of the cartoon?
3. What is the main point that the cartoonist is making with this political cartoon?
Directions: Answer the questions about the cartoon in complete sentences.
The Trust Giants Point of View: “What a Funny Little Government”
1. Whom does the main character in the cartoon represent?
2. Explain what the cartoonist is saying about the relationship between business and government?
3. What is the main point that the cartoonist is making with this political cartoon?