APUSH Review: Breaking Down A Political Cartoon About The Treaty Of Versailles Everything You Need To Know About A Political Cartoon About The Treaty Of Versailles To Succeed In APUSH

The Political Cartoon

Cartoon Analysis Questions What is the significance of the Senate “interrupting" the ceremony? Senate must approve all treaties - they can stop this Why did some in the Senate have reservations about the Treaty of Versailles? “Bride” represents foreign entanglements (League of Nations) - George Washington’s Farewell Address Who would support the view of the cartoon? Henry Cabot Lodge, isolationists Who would oppose the view of the cartoon? Woodrow Wilson

HIPP Analysis Historical Context? WWI ended, Wilson supported the Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations Intended Audience? American public, potentially Senators Purpose? To show the dangers of foreign entanglements Point of View? Senate can stop this “bad” marriage - last chance to prevent foreign entanglements

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