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Political Cartoon Analysis- Immigration in the late 1800sEQ: 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?

What is a hot issue for political cartoonists today?

Political Cartoonists of the late 1900s Thomas Nast Famous cartoonist- Harpers Weekly magazine

Joseph KepplerFamous cartoonist- Puck Magazine

Looking at the EvidenceEach 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 Questions1. Which immigrant groups were most feared?2. Why were these groups feared?3. Which political cartoon did you find the most disturbing and why?