A careful analysis of political cartoons can provide a glimpse into key moments of U.S. political history. In this activity, students will closely examine political cartoons about the Stamp Act; make inferences about the political, social, and economic situations depicted therein; and offer informed speculations concerning each creator’s point of view. Show
ObjectivesStudents will be able to:
Time RequiredTwo 50-minute class periods Lesson PreparationMaterials
The following materials are used during extension activities:
ResourcesBefore leading students through the exploration process, teachers should make themselves familiar with the following Library of Congress resources:
Additional Resources
Lesson ProcedureActivity One (One Class Period)
Activity Two (One Class Period)
Extension
Lesson Evaluation
CreditsTerri Bramhall Part of
Additional Navigation
Which of the following is an accurate summary of the selective incorporation doctrine quizlet?Which of the following is the most completely summary of the selective incorporation doctrine? the Supreme Court has required to states to apply certain rights in the Bill of Rights through the Fourteenth Amendment's due process clause.
Which of the constitutional provisions is at issue in Schenck v United States?United States, legal case in which the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on March 3, 1919, that the freedom of speech protection afforded in the U.S. Constitution's First Amendment could be restricted if the words spoken or printed represented to society a “clear and present danger.”
Which of the following statements presents the most important limitation of the data in the graph quizlet?Which of the following statements presents the most important limitation of the data in the graph? There are insufficient data points to detect a trend.
Which statement most fully reflects the Fourteenth Amendment quizlet?Which statement best describes the Supreme Court's interpretation of the Fourteenth Amendment? The Fourteenth Amendment's due process clause makes most rights contained in the Bill of Rights applicable to the states.
|