Name
Class
Date
Political Cartoons
Cartoon 9
The Louisiana Purchase
Notice the size and placement of the eagle.
The Granger Collection, New York
“Under my Wings” refers
to the U.S. government’s
new political authority
over New Orleans.
The scene includes the
seaport to emphasize
its importance to the
economy of New Orleans.
ANALYZING POLITICAL CARTOONS
Study the political cartoon and then answer the questions below.
1. Who or what does the eagle represent?
2. What is the artist’s opinion of the Louisiana Purchase?
3. How might the city of New Orleans prosper as a result of the Louisiana Purchase?
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U.S. History Political Cartoons Activities