Free Essays on Political Cartoons

  1. league of nations cartoon

     Chapter Twenty-Two – War & Peace History 1493 League of Nations Political Cartoon Analysis Introduction Some Americans feared that membership in the League of Nations would create too many foreign entanglements. In the battle between President Woodrow Wilson and the United States Senate over...

  2. Compare and Contrast of the Variation of Cartoon Styles

    Compare and Contrast of the Variation of Cartoon Styles The art of cartoons began long before the start of modern civilization as we know it. In fact, inspiration for today’s classic cartoons may have been devised from the ancient pictographs of old. The Egyptians used art to recode their history...

  3. What a Sick World

    will be explored is a basic political cartoon about receiving bad healthcare from CartoonStock.com. Anyone can see this type of depiction in any current newspaper or magazine dealing with the struggle our economy is going through and healthcare. Although this particular cartoon is sending a similar message...

  4. Tom Nast

    exorbitant talent in art. He was without question one of the major reason Harper’s Weekly was so successful in its time. Harper’s Weekly was an American political magazine based in New York City. Some of his famous illustrations were the donkey, as a symbol for Democratic Party, the Elephant as a symbol for...

  5. Political Cartoon

    analysis When Gary Varvel of the Indianapolis star made this cartoon in May 2009, it was on the heels of much publicized scrutiny from other world leaders, the controversy of testing nuclear weapons when told not to. The cartoon is showing the North Korean leader sitting in an old room with a car...

  6. Wizard of Oz

    since been reprinted countless times, sometimes under the name The Wizard of  Oz. Many scholars have interpreted the book as an allegory or metaphor for the  political, economic and social events of America of the 1890s.  Both Baum and Denslow had been actively involved in politics in the 1890s.  However, Baum...

  7. HIS 155 UOP Course Tutorial / UOPHELP

    taking a first-person perspective of an average eighteenth-century American citizen. Address the following points: Describe the diverse social and political backgrounds existent in eighteenth-century America. Explain how the diverse backgrounds and views led to the Seven Years’ War. Explain how the outcome...

  8. HIS 115 Course Material - his115dotcom

    British Political Cartoon—England’s Cotton, November 16, 1861 on your student course page Due Date: Day 4 [Individual forum] Examine the British Political Cartoon—England’s Cotton, November 16, 1861. Write a 200- to 300-word response answering the following questions: How does this cartoon demonstrate...

  9. HIS 115 UOP COURSES/UOPhelp

    taking a first-person perspective of an average eighteenth-century American citizen. Address the following points: Describe the diverse social and political backgrounds existent in eighteenth-century America. Explain how the diverse backgrounds and views led to the Seven Years’ War. Explain how the outcome...

  10. HIS 115 Phoenix Course/Uophelp

    taking a first-person perspective of an average eighteenth-century American citizen. Address the following points: Describe the diverse social and political backgrounds existent in eighteenth-century America. ***************************************************************************************************************** ...

  11. Understanding the Power of Language

    magnificent. A composer will use this powerful device to communicate their thoughts, feelings through a range of different language media including cartoons, speeches, plays, books, novels and paintings. Powerful language depends on various language techniques to piece together a powerful piece of text...

  12. HIS 115 UOP Course Tutorial/Shoptutorial

    British Political Cartoon—England’s Cotton, November 16, 1861 on your student course page Due Date: Day 4 [Individual forum] Examine the British Political Cartoon—England’s Cotton, November 16, 1861. Write a 200- to 300-word response answering the following questions: How does this cartoon demonstrate...

  13. Oil Fix

    many strong visual arguments used in political cartoons today that try to prove a point or give an opinion. This cartoon has strong arguments that show how “America is addicted to foreign oil” (Boyle). The artist uses many rhetorical strategies in these cartoons to prove their point, some of those strategies...

  14. HIS 115 UOP / uophelp

    taking a first-person perspective of an average eighteenth-century American citizen. Address the following points: Describe the diverse social and political backgrounds existent in eighteenth-century America. Explain how the diverse backgrounds and views led to the Seven Years’ War. Explain how the outcome...

  15. HIS 115 Course Tutorial/snaptutorial

    diverse social and political backgrounds existent in eighteenth-century America. ------------------------------------------------------------- HIS 115 Capstone CheckPoint For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com Resource: Supplemental Image of British Political Cartoon—England’s Cotton...

  16. HIS 115 UOP COURSE TUTORIAL/ SHOPTUTORIAL

    taking a first-person perspective of an average eighteenth-century American citizen. Address the following points: Describe the diverse social and political backgrounds existent in eighteenth-century America. Explain how the diverse backgrounds and views led to the Seven Years’ War. Explain how the outcome...

  17. Mad Tom In A Rage

    an eagle spitting fire or lightning and inscribed on the pillar are the words Federalist, Government, George Washington, and John Adams. The political cartoon was published in 1802 which means Thomas Jefferson was elected the year before and for the first time an Anti-Federalist became president. The...

  18. HIS 115 uopcourse/uophelp

    British Political Cartoon—England’s Cotton, November 16, 1861 on your student course page Due Date: Day 4 [Individual forum] Examine the British Political Cartoon—England’s Cotton, November 16, 1861. Write a 200- to 300-word response answering the following questions: How does this cartoon demonstrate...

  19. Audience Response to Textual Analysis of Newspaper

    Australian” newspaper is reputably a source of conservative political, economical and social information. The page chosen for my textual analysis was taken from the ‘Enquirer’ section of the paper which specifically focuses on contemporary political and economic issues, issues regarded as somewhat controversial...

  20. HIS 115 UOP Courses/Uophelp

    taking a first-person perspective of an average eighteenth-century American citizen. Address the following points: Describe the diverse social and political backgrounds existent in eighteenth-century America. Explain how the diverse backgrounds and views led to the Seven Years’ War. **************...

  21. China, Cold War.

    in relations and the emergence of the Chinese allegiance with America. Source B: Why was this cartoon published in April 1971? Use the cartoon and your knowledge to explain your answer. This cartoon was published in April 1971 because this was the month in which the National Table Tennis Championships...

  22. UOP HIS 115 Entire Class

    write a 150- to 200-word summary that addresses the major differences and similarities between the early Northern and Southern colonies at either the political, social, or the economic level. · Post Appendix B as a Microsoftâ Word attachment. To purchase this material click below link http://www.assignmentcloud...

  23. Is There Sufficient Evidence in Sources E to J to Explain Why the Troubles Broke Out in Northern Ireland in 1969?

    mention the numerous political reasons, economic, social, and historical reasons, all contributing to the troubles that broke out in 1969. For the most part there are two extreme groups, fighting for separate sides, the IRA, fighting for the freedom of Ireland, seen to be the political front Sinn Fein...

  24. Biography

    creative, perseverant man. David Low, a British political cartoonist, called Disney "the most significant figure in graphic arts since Leonardo" (Disney.go.com). Although he is no longer with us, his company still creates the magical and enchanting cartoons and movies the same way Disney himself would have...

  25. Foreign Policy of the Us Towards Cuba in the Spanish-American War (1898)

    and personal interest in foreign affairs – cultivated from my brief consideration of a political career. Furthermore, I hoped to explore an issue of contemporary significance. Thus, the combination of my political interest, my desire to explore the roots of American imperialism and my wish to sift through...

  26. The editorial works of Ralph Steadman: An exploration using semantic theory.

    This essay will initially explore Steadman’s work, focusing on the use of caricature, distortion and exaggeration in his works to portray social and political characters in certain ways, to create desired effects. The second part of the essay, will explore semiotic theories, and how these can be employed...

  27. Stem Cells

    of stem cell, with a large difference between embryonic and adult stem cells in a political conflict frame and no difference in a scientific progress Images of Cloning and Stem Cell Research in Editorial Cartoons in the United States Ellen Giarelli University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing...

  28. Should internet be monitored or censored?

    monitored, censored or the free flow of information should be allowed. There are two main arguments that come up to the surface. The first reason is political and the second reason is rather social. Today, the internet provides the widest source of information and addresses to anyone at any age. It is an...

  29. Issues with Prejudice, Stereotypes and Discrimination

    include:  Social categorization – human beings have a tendency to group people e.g social inequality as a result of competition for scarce resources, political power and social cultural status.  Vivid cases –when a situation keeps on re occurring it is in institutionalized  The perception that it is...

  30. Us vs Them

    Racism which is still a large part of our society has always existed in human history and will never end because of many factors such as movies, cartoons, advertisements, etc.. When we examine a person as a whole from the babyhood to the death ,we can see so many small pieces which refer to association...

  31. Controversial Artists

    Jesus-Osama is a clever representation depicting Osama bin Laden morphing into Jesus, this caused great controversy amongst Christians. Vilks newspaper cartoon illustrating Islamic Prophet Muhammad as a roundabout dog erupted in great controversy leading to violence and protests. Each artist has generated...

  32. Incomplete Cartoon and Inffluence on Children

    University 2009 Cartoons and its influence on society Preface Who doesn’t know cartoon. It is with no doubt that everyone has known and at least watch cartoon once in their lifetime. As a child, every Sunday morning I wake up especially early to watch Sunday morning cartoons on the television....

  33. Paradigm Shift Cartoons

    As I child, I believed that cartoons were real. They were on the television and at that age I naturally believed everything on it had to be real. I never thought anything of it, I assumed it was common knowledge as a child that they were real. It wasn’t until an incident that caused me slight embarrassment...

  34. HIS 110 UOP Course Tutorial / Uoptutorial

    if any, this group of people played in the Revolutionary War • The effect the Revolution had on this group of people • The political, economic, or social effects of the war on this group Include videos, audio, photos, diagrams, or graphs as appropriate. Cite and reference...

  35. History

    or provide additional background information about the person, place, thing, or idea. Illustration You can create a drawing, sketch, or political cartoon that illustrates the question and answer. Focus Question style response: You may respond in the form of a focus question. Students should...

  36. Negative Impact of Cartoons on Kids

    Negative impact of cartoons on children By: Ritu Sharma MBA ( Senior Lecturer IMS Noida) ritusharma_79@yahoo.com +91-9953145211 Abstract Television seems to become a growing source of parental anxiety. Parents worry most...

  37. Television Violence - Analysis

    from aggressive cartoons the message that ‘aggression works and wins’” (qtd. in NYU Child Study Centre). For example, some children always turn their toys into weapons; especially it mostly happens for boys. One of the reasons is that they receive the message from cartoons. Many cartoons tend to present...

  38. HIS 110 UOP COURSES/UOPhelp

    role, if any, this group of people played in the Revolutionary War • The effect the Revolution had on this group of people • The political, economic, or social effects of the war on this group HIS 110 Week 3 Assignment Constitution Paper For more course tutorials visit www...

  39. DBQ practice

    P- show the colonies that they can't function the right way if they do not unite P- unite colonies Sentence: Addressed to the colonies, the cartoon in the Pennsylvania Gazette provided a visual metaphor to show the colonies that they cannot function the right way unless they unite. Document...

  40. HIS 110 UOP Course/Shoptutorial

    Create an 8- to 10-slide presentation, using Microsoft® PowerPoint® or another multimedia tool, on Andrew Jackson and his presidency. Locate a political cartoon to represent President Jackson, as well as each of the following events in his presidency: -------------------------------------------------...

  41. Idiot Nation

    essay “Idiot Nation,” Michael more discusses undeniable facts about the decline of public education in the United States; however his attitude and political opinions towards the matter are highly controversial. Regardless of Moore’s attitude and opinions being controversial though, his essay successfully...

  42. Capitalism in America

    is a fickle bunch, defined only by their collective organized chaos. The paradoxical nature of our dominant race has persisted even in times of political and social upheaval, the time period between 1875 and 1900 being no exception. Capitalists make or break such a time of economical trials and...

  43. Australian History

    Stage 5 Topic 5.1 : Australian Social & Political Life to 1914 Duration: 9 weeks Principal Focus What have been the significant developments in Australia’s Political history? What have been the significant developments in Australia’s social and cultural...

  44. HIS 110 Course Tutorial/snaptutorial

    Create an 8- to 10-slide presentation, using Microsoft® PowerPoint® or another multimedia tool, on Andrew Jackson and his presidency. Locate a political cartoon to represent President Jackson, as well as each of the following events in his presidency:...

  45. Prevention vs. Promotion - Essay

    they had become sexually active. (Collison) [pic] Fig. 1. Joel Mishon, cartoon, 9 December 2008 < http://www.cartoonstock.com/directory/t/teenage_pregnancies.asp> Works Cited Gerald S. Oettinger. The Journal of Political Economy, Vol. 107, No. 3 (Jun., 1999), pp. 606-644 Kasun, Jacqueline...

  46. HIS 110 uop course/uophelp

    role, if any, this group of people played in the Revolutionary War • The effect the Revolution had on this group of people • The political, economic, or social effects of the war on this group ****************************************************************************************...

  47. HIS 110 UOP course/uophelp

    role, if any, this group of people played in the Revolutionary War • The effect the Revolution had on this group of people • The political, economic, or social effects of the war on this group HIS 110 Week 3 Assignment Constitution Paper For more course tutorials visit www...

  48. Reasons and Emotion a World War 2 Cartoon Film

    like wildfire across the country in the form of posters, advertisements, cartoons, comic books, movies, and books. Walt Disney Productions produced Reason and Emotion and on August 27, 1943 making it one of the first cartoons released in color during this era. Directed by Bill Roberts and written by...

  49. Redistricting

    is a question that is hard to answer as any system that is run by politics must deal with the human factor. However, redistricting is part of the political process in this country that must be carried out. In this essay I will look at the ultimate goals of redistricting, who should draw the lines, and...

  50. Graffiti Definitional Essay

    individual thoughts and ideas, differentiating us from other people. We have a preferred means of expressing them, whether it be writing songs, drawing cartoons, or spray painting. It’s amazing that we have this ability to picture some image in our heads, and recreate it however we want. My appreciation...

  51. The Progressive Era - Paper

    US History Essay: The Progressive Era The Progressive Movement was initiated as a response to political and corporate abuses at the turn of the Twentieth century. The era was notable for the attempts of its most influential thinkers and activists to improve U.S. society by the changes brought...

  52. Online Piracy

    effect, shortly thereafter with his description of a perk associated with his “debutante” training program in the form of billboards “… picturing a cartoon stegosaurus sitting in a canoe while eating what appears to be a ham sandwich.” Continuing later in his opening page, Sedaris begins his character...

  53. Apush Outline

    freely City problems and machine politics • Thomas Nast was famous for exposing the municipal corruption by drawing political cartoons - Due to his cartoons, Boss Tweed and Tammany Hall were brought down from their corruption. • Jacob Riis exposed the tenement conditions in the...

  54. Cold War Introductory Assignment

    Introductory Assignment 1. Vocabulary exercise: Complete both Exercises A and B Exercise A- Using the Vocabulary provided below, draw a picture or political cartoon that explains the definition. These drawings do not have to be works of art but should illustrate the meaning of the definition. You may add...

  55. HIS 110 UOP Course/ShopTutorial

    presentation: • The role, if any, this group of people played in the Revolutionary War • The effect the Revolution had on this group of people • The political, economic, or social effects of the war on this group Include videos, audio, photos, diagrams, or graphs as appropriate. Cite and reference all...

  56. HIS 110 UOP / uophelp

    role, if any, this group of people played in the Revolutionary War • The effect the Revolution had on this group of people • The political, economic, or social effects of the war on this group ...........................................................................................

  57. Aroct

    committee. It was refreshing to hear some explanation as to why there aren’t as many patriotic songs in Methodist hymnals as some wish (McIntyre 1-3). Political music in church makes my skin crawl and yet I hate to ignore unsatisfied congregants. I am keeping this article simply because of the clarification...

  58. Censorship of American Television Programs

    obscene, vulgar, and otherwise distasteful subjects from viewed material encountered every day. TV censorship was first recorded in 1942 where a simple cartoon named Tweety was forced to wear clothes (Lendler). When acts of monstrous hostility, murder, crude and appalling behavior seems to be a normal...

  59. Terrorism

    effective the reformers were in solving these problems Body 1 – One problem that created the need for reform during the Progressive Era was: Political Corruption A) “Boss Tweed” and Tammany Hall controlled NYC government. 1) Has immigrants vote for him when they aren’t citizens – influences...

  60. Ethnic Groups and Discrimination Assignment

    number only to the English. Many early Irish immigrants were of sturdy, Scotch-Irish stock. Pushed out of Ireland by religious conflicts, lack of political autonomy and dire economic conditions, these immigrants were pulled to America by the promise of land ownership and greater religious freedom. The...