Political Cartoon Analysis- Immigration in the late 1800s EQ: Why has immigration always been a controversial issue in America?

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Political Cartoon Analysis- Immigration in the late 1800s EQ: Why has immigration always been a controversial issue in America?

What are the symbols in this cartoon? What is the cartoonists perspective (bias) on immigration? How do you know?

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Political Cartoonists of the late 1900s Thomas Nast Famous cartoonist- Harper’s Weekly magazine Joseph Keppler Famous cartoonist- Puck Magazine

Looking at the Evidence Each group will receive a series of political cartoons related to immigration at the turn of the century. You will work with your group to analyze and evaluate the cartoons. Then, you will present your analyses to the class. As each group presents, you will record notes. One of these political cartoons will be on your test.

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Reflection Questions 1. Which immigrant groups were most feared? 2. Why were these groups feared? 3. Which political cartoon did you find the most disturbing and why?