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LYNDON BAINES JOHNSON
LBJ POLITICAL CARTOON ANALYSIS
Search for political cartoons featuring LBJ and answer the following questions:
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1. Are any objects or physical features exaggerated in the cartoon? Why do you think that is?
2. Is symbolism or irony used in the cartoon? How so?
3. What words or numbers are shown in the cartoon? What historical people and/or events do they represent?
4. What is the cartoonist’s opinion of the person or event depicted in the cartoon?
5. What individuals or groups might agree with this opinion?
6. What is your opinion of the event or person both before and after seeing this cartoon?
