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Articles of Confederation Political Cartoons

Directions: While the Articles of Confederation did provide some benefits to the states, the good was greatly overshadowed by some major flaws. Your
assignment is to analyze the political cartoons shown below by identifying the meaning of the cartoon. Then illustrate one or more of the specific weaknesses
you have learned by producing a political cartoon urging citizens to consider replacing the Articles with a new constitution. Use the back if necessary.

Below describe the meaning of the two political cartoons above:

Political Cartoon #1 : ____________________________________
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Political Cartoon #2 : ____________________________________
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Meaning of YOUR Cartoon: ________________________________

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