Lesson 1. Cartoon Quizz

Now that you've had a chance to think about this cartoon and its history, answer these questions. Don't forget to explain your answers using the information about Ben Franklin, Paul Revere, the Stamp Act and the French and Indian War, as well as, your thoughts about art.

What do you like or dislike about the style (the way it was drawn)? Why?

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How does this artwork reflect the culture and visual language of the time?

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What is the emotional and symbolic impact to this cartoon?

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When Ben Franklin and Paul Revere used the cartoon "Join or Die," what role were they playing in the American Revolution?

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What is the difference between a cartoon strip and a political cartoon?

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