MIDDLE SCHOOL – Assignment

Grade MYP 3 Subject Language and Literature

Topic Resistance through Art – Analysing Political Cartoons
Time allowed 60 minutes Time Taken*
Name of the Student*
Date*
Global Context Fairness and Development
Key Concept Perspective

Related Concept Self-expression, theme, style, Audience Imperatives

Statement of Inquiry Adversity, at any place and time, can create an opportunity for self-expression
and reflection for individuals.

(*to be filed by the student)

Gilded Age Political Cartoons

Task 1: The following slide are two views of immigration drawn by the same
cartoonist but during different time periods.
The cartoon at the top was drawn in the early 1880s, and the bottom cartoon was
drawn in the 1890s.

1880s – “Welcome to All”

1890s – “Looking Backward”

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Gilded Age Political Cartoons – Questions
In the top cartoon – “Welcome to All”
1. What are the five (5) benefits that immigrants might receive in America?

2. What is Uncle Sam doing atop the plank?

3. What attitude about immigration does this cartoon present?

Gilded Age Political Cartoons – Questions

In the bottom cartoon – “Looking Backward”
1. What are the men doing on the dock?

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2. Why are they doing this?

3. What do the shadows represent?

4. What attitude about immigration does the cartoonist now present?

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