1. Analyzing Political Cartoons
Mr. Schoff
Global History I

2. What is this cartoon suggesting?

3. Steps to analyzing Political Cartoons
Look at whole picture
Divide picture into 4 parts
Identify and label key symbols
Describe action taking place
Read dialogue and captions
Think about what you know about this time period
Write what you think the cartoon is “saying”

4. bb What political party does the elephant represent?
Is this cartoon a portrayal of religious toleration?

5. What is this political cartoon suggesting about the diversity of the United States?

6. What is the main idea of this cartoon?
How does the artist portray students’ responsibility?

7. Finishing Touches -Which step in analyzing political cartoons do you think is the most important?