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Lessons in Looking: Imperialism Cartoons

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Using a Smartboard, learners break apart symbolism found in a political cartoon published in 1902. They work to analyze the cartoon in terms of US Imperialism occurring in the late 1890s. All necessary materials are included in this well designed instructional activity.

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imperialism, political cartoons, the industrial revolution

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imperialism, industrial revolution, political cartoons, us imperialism, cartoon analysis, philippine-american war, smartboard activity, us expansion, understanding symbolism, social studies
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9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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