1. Reading Political Cartoons Aim: How can I read a political cartoon? Do Now: Describe

2. What is a political cartoon? Illustrations or comic strips containing a political or social message that usually relates to current events or people.

3. Mercantilism An economic policy in which a nation seeks to export more than it imports

4. PAWSS Technique P-What do you see in the picture? Describe. A-What are the people doing? W-Are there any words in the picture? Is there a title that can help us figure out what the image is? S-Are there any symbols (something that represents something else)? S-Why is this picture significant, important? **Especially to the time period and events we are discussing!!