Causing World War II

Analyzing a Political Cartoon

Analyze This List any words or

phrases in picture. Describe any people

or images in picture. Look up any item

that is unfamiliar and use that information as reference.

Summarize the meaning.

Words/Phrases Used

Title = The SourceHitler’s Party (on helmet)Versailles Treaty?

Images

German soldier (Hitler himself?)

Crawling out of tunnel-like treaty

Soldier’s expression is fierce, hostile, and determined

Conditions of Versailles Treaty

Germany was punished.Germany had to pay for damages

to victors.Germany had to give up land.Inference?

Conditions of Versailles Treaty

Germany was punished.Germany had to pay for damages

to victors.Germany had to give up land.Inference – Germans were

humiliated and embarrassed.

Summary

The Versailles Treaty humiliated the German people. So, the people elected the hostile, determined Hitler party causing World War II.

Pattern to Learn From

The United States defeated Iraq in war. The United States decides on the

conditions of the treaty. If the U.S. requires conditions from

Iraq that humiliate the people, then… So, the U.S. should instead provide

conditions such as…

Homework

Create a political cartoon on the situation in Iraq (your opinion but a firm statement).

First, write a summary of the point you wish to make.

Next, add images that show this creatively. Finally, add any words needed to clarify the

pictures or the point (use as few as possible).