Modern Day Political Cartoons? Can you recognize the people? Can you interpret the message of the artist?
Now let's look at some political cartoons of the 1700's
Here we have a 1770's cartoon depicting the American Colonies
attempting to throw the British off their continent.
attempting to throw the British off their continent.
How do the colonists feel about the Stamp Act?
How do the British feel after the Stamp Act is repealed?
Wait! What is that dog doing?
Why are the colonists pouring tea down his throat? Why is there a noose?
Do you think the man who is tarred and feathered is an American colonist or British?
Do you think the man who is tarred and feathered is an American colonist or British?
Ben Franklin made the cartoon below. What was he saying?