- Explain the character(s) in the cartoon.
- Describe the symbols and actions the artist employs in the cartoon.
- Utilize your textbook and secondary source to describe the historical context for your chosen cartoon.
- Explain the historical events being referenced in the cartoon.
- Analyze how the United States expanded its power and reach during these events.
- Analyze the impact of American Imperialism both on the United States and those who fell under its jurisdiction.
The Analyzing Political Cartoons paper
- Must be at least two double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA Style resource.
- Must include a separate title page with the following:
- Title of paper
- Student’s name
- Course name and number
- Instructor’s name
- Date submitted
For further assistance with the formatting and the title page, refer to APA Formatting for Microsoft Word
- Must utilize academic Your responses to the prompts should be accurate, thorough, and written in complete sentences. See the Academic Voiceresource for additional guidance.
- Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.
For assistance on writing Introductions & Conclusions
Links to an external site. as well as Writing a Thesis Statement
Links to an external site., refer to the Writing Center resources.
- Must use at least one quote from your course textbook as well as your scholarly secondary source.
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