1. The Gold Rush
Creating a political cartoon. Use any source on the internet to research information so you have a clear understanding about the Gold Rush in Where do you think the San Francisco 49’ers got their name?

2. Political Cartoons: How to…
ONE FRAME—NOT A COMIC
Simple Text—no more than 25 words
Use clichés, exaggerations, or double meaning
Simple drawing using symbols, not too much distracting background—only meaningful details
Not meant to be funny, meant to be ironic and show the artists point of view (biased)

8. Create Your Own Make a political cartoon about the gold rush
Include a title and caption
Remember guidelines
ONE Frame, Simple Text—no more than 25 words, Use clichés, exaggerations, or double meaning, Simple drawing using symbols, not too much distracting background—only meaningful details
Get rough Draft Approved, then create a final draft.