June 2

702 ONLY!!!!!

Create your own political cartoon on the Trail of Tears, the War of 1812, or the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Use 4 different symbols that represent 4 key concepts in one of these topics. Write a 1 paragraph background information piece at the bottom of your cartoon explaining each symbol and describing what the viewpoint is.

Think back to example in class:
Image of giant (labelled Manifest Destiny) rampaging a village of small and destructable huts. People are seen racing out of the homes. In the giant's hand is a single piece of torn paper with the word 'Treaty' on it.

Sample of written portion:
Manifest Destiny is the idea that the nation is fated to expand its territories. Usually that will involve pushing others aside. In this image, Manifest Destiny is portrayed by the invading giant. He is wild looking and extremely hostile which would describe a darker side of manifest destiny. The houses represent the vulnerable land that Manifest Destiny is overtaking. The houses are crumbling beneath the giant's feet and will be difficult to repair. The people running out the homes are trying to save themselves from the giant. They represent the many Native Americans that are being forcibly removed from the western land that American settlers are claiming...........