Political Cartoon Analysis

Analyze the cartoons below in terms of its meaning related to the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II and Korematsu v. United States.

1. What do you see in the cartoon? Make a list. Include objects, people, and any characteristics that seem to be exaggerated.
2. Which of the items on the list from Question 1 are symbols? What does each symbol stand for?
3. What is happening in the cartoon?
4. What is the cartoonist's message?
5. Do you agree or disagree with the message? Explain your answer.
   

Cartoon provided courtesy of the Virtual Museum of San Francisco, at www.sfmuseum.org click the image to enlarge click the image to enlarge

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Activities
    The Case

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    After the Case

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