Political Cartoons Create a political cartoon combining at least two of the topics we have discussed so far (remember the examples we looked at in class). Think first draw second. Below the cartoon, write a 3 sentence explanation for your cartoon and the historical events surrounding it. 15 points. Take this assignment seriously. Your ability to draw does not count for credit. Your EFFORT DOES. If you can draw well, I hope you do. If drawing is not your forte I still expect that you spent as much time as those who do working on the assignment (ex: COLOR is good). BE CREATIVE. DO NOT GOOGLE: POLITICAL CARTOON FRENCH REVOLUTION

Political Cartoon Topics English Bill of Rights Effects of the American Revolution Types of Revolutions and their risks/justification/success/failure France as the center of the Enlightenment The unrest in France due to a failing economy The Old Regime: First, Second and Third Estate Modern Income Inequality King Louis XVI (who he was/what he did) Meeting of the Estates General (and the discussion/voting that happens there) The role of Abbé Sieyès and who he was The Tennis Court oath The National Assembly The Storming of the Bastille The Great Fear The (Women’s) March on Versailles Marie Antoinette

Why on Earth did they walk 12 miles without their VaporMaxes? My Example

Marie Antoinette is out of touch with the common person and it is ironic that she believes a peasant could afford a luxury item. Similar to her unfounded but infamous cake quote, this references the Women’s March but in relation to something of personal interest in our modern life (a $200 dollar pair of Nike running shoes). It also references the fact of the 12 mile distance this huge group of Women Marched in 1789, not in the best of conditions, which exemplifies that if they were willing to be in discomfort they must have been quite angry. You need full sentences (this is just an idea there is much more you can include to write about)!

Helpful Ideas Symbolism: use simple objects, or symbols to stand for larger concepts or ideas. Exaggeration: exaggerate the physical characteristics of people or things to make a point. Labeling: label objects or people to make clear exactly what the people or object stand for. Analogy: a comparison between two unlike things that share some common characteristics. Irony: the difference between the way things are and the way things should be, or expected to be. Guidelines: white paper, pen, colored and hand-drawn illustrations: Also, your cartoon must be done on white paper with pen, colored and have hand-drawn illustrations. When you turn this in you should be confident you are getting an A, if not you probably are not!

Following are further examples that use all 5 of the techniques listed on the last slide for reference

Stop asking me if we’re there yet! We’re nomads for crying out loud!

U.S. Open Controversy / Australian Cartoon