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Industrialization & The Gilded Age
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Northern and Western Europe
Before 1890 (mid-1800s) Southern and Eastern Europe After 1890 (turn-of-the-century)
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Immigration Between 1865 and 1920, close to 30 million people immigrated to the United States Two waves: Mid - late1800s: Western Europe (Irish, German, English) Late 1800s : Eastern Europe (Italy, Baltic countries, Russia)
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Definitions Immigrate – Moving to a new country
Emigrate – Leaving a country
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Why do people immigrate (pull) & emigrate (push)?
Spend 3 minutes filling in a T-chart Immigrate (Pull) Emigrate (Push)
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Analyzing Political Cartoons
Our goal: Understand America’s responses to this wave of immigration
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Why is this important? Media Literacy--equip ourselves with tools to understand the media and what’s going on the in the world Historical documents: political cartoons from historical periods can provide fascinating insights into what was going on at the time
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What is a political cartoon?
An illustration or comic strip that has a political or social message Political cartoons typically choose to use politics, pop culture, and current events as subject matter. The artist makes an argument about the subject matter
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What is the author of this cartoon saying?
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You must remember B.A.S.I.C.
Background Argument Symbolism Irony Caricature
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Background What background information do you have that could help you understand what is going on? What is the historical context in which it was produced?
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What is the author of this cartoon saying?
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Symbol A symbol is something that represents or stands for something else. What does the author do with symbols?
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What is the author of this cartoon saying?
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Irony Irony is when something happens that is inconsistent from what might be expected to happen. Example: If a highway patrolman got fined for speeding, that would be ironic because there is a clash between what happens (the patrolman is fined) and what is expected to happen (the patrolman fines people for speeding).
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More on Irony What’s ironic about this cartoon?
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Caricature A drawing or description that exaggerates somebody’s or something’s characteristics In this political cartoon, what is exaggerated? How does that help you understand the political cartoon?
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What is the author of this cartoon saying?
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B.A.S.I.C. B.S.I.C.A 1)Background 2)Symbolism 3)Caricature 4) Irony
5)Argument Argument comes last! Why?
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Argument What argument is the author of the cartoon making?
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What is the author of this cartoon saying?
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In your notebook Title Background Symbolism Irony Caricature Argument
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Political Cartoon Analysis
Analyze the 4 cartoons Fill in your chart as you go Work with your partner to make sure you both understand
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