World War II Political Cartoons
aligned to Standard - 5.3.9.h Evaluate The Importance Of Freedom Of The Press And The Political Influence Of Mass Media.
Learning Objective
I can evaluate how WWII political cartoons influenced public opinion and freedom of the press.
Lesson Flow
Watch Video
Dr. Seuss’s Fight Against Nazis: Then and Now
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Practice
7 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Based on the video, explain how Dr. Seuss's political cartoons aimed to influence American public opinion regarding involvement in WWII. According to the video, how did Dr. Seuss use his freedom of the press to express his views on Hitler, Nazi sympathizers, and American isolationism through political cartoons? How did Dr. Seuss's political cartoons, as described in the video, contribute to the debate surrounding American isolationism versus interventionism during WWII?”
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