https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/6e8fca40-dc44-0130-831f-58d385a7bbd0, The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection, In this lesson, high school students learn to evaluate political cartoons for their meaning, message, and persuasiveness. The accompanying leaflet provides some insight into the opinions on the most urgent political issues of the Students should also use evidence from the cartoon to support their analysis. 100 0 obj <>stream 3. The The force makes the brain hit the inside of the skull. Nast launched a relentless anti-corruption campaign against Tweed in the pages of Harpers Weekly. Born in Germany, nine-year-old Nast and his family arrived in New York City in 1846. 0000053529 00000 n bolster his anti-monopoly credentials. Now they say that Dominion Voting Systems' decision to settle . In Gilded Age New York City during the 1860s and 1870s, nobody wielded more political power than William Magear Tweed. D. The growing prominence of Europeans in world history. Nast rarely replaced Tweeds face, preferring to draw him somewhat realistically from the neck up, but doing horrible things to his body (bloating, turning him into a vulture, obese emperor, etc.) His comics highlighted the danger of potential war with Nazi . %9LqPBYj4bT9CmEb;K;#=r$Q+ utj69cZ)< tiJRyS{J6FhKyY,OGz@,h(n6MA%BnGPi)hYznmDrx.iQn)oR]g]@GX8M}'Z^$M?~WN_i|>{'!xbwk'_TwK-'. In the 1870s, newspapers and weekly magazines like Harpers Weekly were fixtures in the neighborhood taverns where working-class New Yorkers gathered to drink, buy groceries and even vote in local elections. 1. The ReadWriteThink lesson. dire working conditions of children across the country and produced numerous reports on the issue as well as but each of the seven colonies rejected the plan. The growing numbers and influence of pastoral peoples. became the main proponent of the Albany Plan of Union, which proposed combining the colonies into a Political Cartoons, Cartoon People, Political Cartoons of New York. However, it can also raise interesting questions about the point of view of the cartoonist and shed light on the methods different cartoonists use to persuade their audience. Let us know how you used this plan and be featured on our site! candidate was the true trustbuster. One cartoon depicts Roosevelt as a hunter and the various trusts as To enhance your understanding of politics in the gilded age, complete the following discussion post by following the steps below. William Tweed, the "boss" of Tammany Hall, played a major role in New York City politics during the mid-1800s. HSP has hundreds of political cartoons so if you find that you would like to use more, feel free to contact us for a full list of age appropriate cartoons for your classroom. These two areas help us to understand the meaning or message the artist is trying to convey. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. the point of view in the companion document similar to or different from the point of view in the cartoon? The "brains." That achieved the Tammany victory at the Rochester Democratic Convention. desire for a union of colonies as well as the urgency of defending them against France. They should be able to support their position Known for being a very large man. Vocabulary needed for analysis: If so, what is the meaning of the symbol? What message is the author trying to convey in this cartoon? At this time, explain to students that there are two areas to look at when evaluating political cartoons, the subject and the artistic techniques. At the end of a survey course in U.S. history, cartoons can be used as part of an assessment. . Political cartoons began as a street-level phenomenon. Students use a variety of technological and information resources (e.g., libraries, databases, computer networks, video) to gather and synthesize information and to create and communicate knowledge. In the twenty-first century, political cartoons appear in a wide range of online publications and can still stir up controversy. Irony: Words that mean that opposite of their usual meaning, for Example, a bald man named Harry. Retrieved from https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/6e8fca40-dc44-0130-831f-58d385a7bbd0, {{cite web | url=https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/6e8fca40-dc44-0130-831f-58d385a7bbd0 | title= (Figure 1) (Figure 2) (Figure 3) Which cartoon do you feel is most effective? 0 Favorites 2 Copies (view) Civics +1 Age Levels Middle School (13 to 15 years old), High School (16 to 18 years old) Thomas Nast, a German-born American editorial cartoonist was the bane of Boss Tweed and the Tammany Hall political machine. an early renewal of the Bank charter in 1832, an election year. CARTOON 2: "THE 'BRAINS'" Name: _____ Date: _____ Pd: _____ P o l i t i c a l M a c h i n e s & B o s s Tw e e d : C a r t o o n A n a l y s i s Cartoon Title: " The 'BRAINS" Caption: [The Brains] "that achieved the Tammany victory at the Rochester Democratic Convention" Summary: Political machine leader Boss Tweed represented as having a money-bag for a face. The "Boss" served as his bogeyman of evil, and his symbol of associated guilt for future . true or false,as a group, irish immigrants were one of the biggest supporters of the temperance movement. Then the New-York Times finally caught up with him. Older students can rewrite the passages for a different audience. Begin by placing a political cartoon on the overhead. To go deeper into the cartoon, it's essential that you pinpoint the issue that the cartoonist is portraying. which the issues arose. In which document is it easier to discern the point of view? He quickly became one of the leading, and most corrupt, politicians in New York City. There are two pathways of questioning available to students. The newspaper got its hands on a smoking gun, a secret Tammany Hall ledger detailing how Tweed and his Ring stole hand-over-fist from the city. Each sometimes to push it to its limits. This lesson will combine history and language arts by asking students to examine various political cartoons in order to analyze point of view, symbolism, analogy, captions/labels, and irony, as is recommended in Pennsylvanias Core Standards. We contribute to teachers and students by providing valuable resources, tools, and experiences that promote civic engagement through a historical framework. gm*rPH"uE0mEpET'"Er"E The boss still has the reins. In addition to his position as the Commissioner of Public Works, Tweed was the director of a bank, a railroad company and a publishing house. This will help them grasp common themes that will pop up in political cartoons, such as donkeys representing the Democratic Party, elephants representing the Republican Party, and rats representing dirt or filth, etc. Is He owned a 5th Avenue mansion, an estate in Greenwich, Connecticut, and two steam-powered yachts. With over a decade of . In his ferocious and funny caricatures, he painted Boss Tweed as a larger-than-life crook and Tammany Hall as a den of tigers. More Details 18 0 obj <> endobj 1. Use this primary source imagery to analyze major events in history. 56 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<68F2EB8A5758410585A194A2E465DC8C>]/Index[18 83]/Info 17 0 R/Length 150/Prev 61878/Root 19 0 R/Size 101/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream E E U C Q T OBSERVE Have students identify and note details. 6, one of several volunteer firefighting companies in Manhattan that were little more than street gangs with fire hoses. The "brains." Based on what you have learned, why might it be important to be able to evaluate these cartoons? The William Senators and other politicians threatened Nast all the time, says Halloran. The cartoon selected should present an interesting, controversial, or timely issue that will be of interest to your students. Tammany Tiger LooseWhat are you going to do about it? Invite students to give their class presentations, allowing the class to also comment on each cartoon's message and use of artistic techniques. Nast was was trying to get the point across that Boss was a very corrupt man and all he wanted and cared for is money. The students' involvement in generating critical questions about political cartoons in Lesson 1, and then using what they have learned from an online activity to answer these questions in Lesson 2. A minister on horseback who traveled the frontier to preach was called a(n):Deist.circuit rider.Unitarian.teacher.outlaw. Thomas Nast was born on this day in 1840. With the nation on the brink of civil war, President Abraham Lincoln made a dramatic request to Congress B. All Rights Reserved. Thomas Nast was an immigrant himself. At this time, explain to students that there are two areas to look at when evaluating political cartoons, the subject and the artistic techniques. For example, a heart can be a symbol for love. Wilson urged the cartoonist and shed light on the methods different Encourage students to add any interesting questions posed by their classmates to their own lists. 0000002371 00000 n Daily Dose of Art is a participant in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. nearly 1200 civilians, including 128 Americans, caused a shift in public opinion in favor of conflict. This political cartoon analysis activity is a great resource to help your students with analyzing various political cartoons from the Reconstruction Era (1865-1877). 2023, A&E Television Networks, LLC. For example, if a student asked, "Why did the artist make George Bush's ears so big in this cartoon? Divergent questioning refers to alternative questions that lead to hypotheses instead of answers. For this reason, it is important for them to learn about the techniques used to convey political messages and attitudes. Ask students to What evidence in the cartoon supports your opinion? I dont care so much what the papers write about memy constituents cant read, but damn it, they can see pictures., In 1873, Nast was living in Harlem with his wife and small child when he says that a stranger knocked at their door with a suspicious question: Youve been working so hard on your cartoons, arent you tired? Theres a letter written along with it: Dad carried this stick around during the Tweed campaign. Explain. From . When the brain starts to slow down, it hits the other side of the inner skull. Have a student from each group present their analysis to the class. The decisions students make about social and political issues are often influenced by what they hear, see, and read in the news. two different views of this event, one depicting the veto and removal of funds as a flagrant exercise in 1: In Counting there is Courage: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_M._Tweed#/media/File:Boss_Tweed,_Nast.jpg, 2: The Brains: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Boss_Tweed,_Thomas_Nast.jpg, 3: Tammany Tiger Loose: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Nast#/media/File:Nast-Tammany.jpg, Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness, William Boss Tweed and Political Machines. After you identify the symbols in a cartoon, think about what the cartoonist means each symbol to stand for. and guides: Analysis money was all Tweed cared and thought about. Tweed's corpulence, apparent aggressive posture, mostly bald head, and flashy diamond pin were a caricaturist's dream. Deciphering Political Cartoons. 0000001347 00000 n Another cartoon depicts Roosevelt wielding a baton labeled legalized monopoly while conducting a Name: Date: PD: Political Machines Political Cartoon Analysis CARTOON A: "The BRAINS that achieved the Tammany Hall victory!" Name: Date: PD: Title:The "BRAINS" that achieved the Tammany victory at the Rochester Democratic Convention / Th. The French and Indian War (1754-63) was the original inspiration for Join or Die. Benjamin Franklin Then, President Andrew Jackson swiftly vetoed 0000005924 00000 n The resources in this primary source set are intended for classroom use. Say?, Figure 2: The cartoon caption reads: The Brains that achieved the Tammany victory at the Rochester Democratic Convention.. Give a dif-ferent cartoon to each group. Working in small groups, have students utilize the "Cartoon Analysis Work-sheet" to analyze a politi-cal cartoon. Let us know how you used this plan and be featured on our site! "The boss still has the reins. Money dominated his brain-his thinking. Nast, already well-known in Republican circles, became a national celebrity after the Tweed campaign. Apply figures of speech such as Exaggeration, Irony, Analogy, and Symbolism. While the content of the cartoon should be familiar to students, it should also present a puzzling or contradictory perspective that will stimulate critical inquiry. Alicia Parks, Education Intern, Historical Society of Pennsylvania. the United States Senate. 0000009781 00000 n According to Thomas Nasts portrayal, what threat did Boss Tweed represent to constitutional principles and a healthy civil society? Description: A political cartoon issued shortly after the Democratic Party's nomination of George Brinton McClellan as their Presidential nominee in the election of 1864. This final objective can be historical, relating to the topics in the cartoons, or something from their everyday life. You've likely already started to come up with some ideas just from your careful observation. They then access an online activity to learn about the artistic techniques cartoonists frequently use. And in fact, when Tweed tried to escape prosecution by fleeing to Spain, he was recognized from the cartoons Nast drew and was returned to U.S. justice. Trivandrum - a prestigious institute in the nation. However, his most powerful contribution was the use of his cartoons in the decline and fall of Boss Tweed. A. If your students have never seen some of the vocabulary words, this will probably take a little longer, yet for students who are already familiar with the terms this will work as a refresher. 0000054436 00000 n Use the figures, symbols, and text to identify the issue at play. Retrieved from https . expressed in a cartoon on taxation, for example, could be compared with recent perspectives. walfredp8to49. photographed by Lewis Hine clearly depicts child labor as a blot on the nation. A cartoon titled The Brains featured a corpulent Tweed with a bag of money for a head. The New York Public Library. William Meager Tweed as a New York City boss who many felt corruptly ran NYC. single political entity. Students first develop critical questions about political cartoons. 0000005863 00000 n Dr. Seuss' political cartoons during World War Two depicted issues with the America First movement and their opposition to the war. Allen Rogers cartoon depicts Woodrow Wilson with a nefarious-looking German diplomat, holding a note that Figure 1: The caption of the cartoon reads: Boss Tweed: As long as I count the votes, what are you going to do about it? interesting questions about the point of view of the trailer << /Size 78 /Info 40 0 R /Encrypt 43 0 R /Root 42 0 R /Prev 513436 /ID[<901989ee09d5ff44f935c86eef9580be>] >> startxref 0 %%EOF 42 0 obj << /Metadata 39 0 R /Pages 38 0 R /Type /Catalog /PageLabels 36 0 R >> endobj 43 0 obj << /Filter /Standard /R 2 /O ( UV.`Dz-#_m_}g) /U (O_X^RC@/&#c) /P -4 /V 1 /Length 40 >> endobj 76 0 obj << /S 313 /L 432 /Filter /FlateDecode /Length 77 0 R >> stream Next, go over with the students the vocabulary for historical context. Garfield: President of the United States (1881), yet only briefly because he was assassinated. Lets stop those damned pictures, Tweed reportedly said. He went on a national tour doing chalk talks, says Halloran, where audiences would pay top dollar to watch him draw. Well, Id need a lot of money for that, said Nast. By 1869, Nast was a prolific and influential contributor to Harpers Weekly, the most popular illustrated newspaper of the time, says Fiona Halloran, author of Thomas Nast: The Father of Modern Political Cartoons. Question-finding is based on the curiosity theory of psychologist Daniel Berlyne. Source. Wouldnt like to go on a vacation?. The political cartoon shows King George III bleeding profusely from the nose as he BRIs Comprehensive US History digital textbook, BRIs primary-source civics and government resource, BRIs character education narrative-based resource. You can find moreartists to learn about here. Begin the second session by having students complete the online learning activity, Once students have completed the online activity, have them return to the questions they generated in the previous session.