Political Cartoons: Thomas Nast's Editorial Perspective of Current Events in his Time

Wrap-Up Discussion Questions

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Think about how the arts and any kind of visual medium shape memory and opinion in our democratic society, and how that has been happening for centuries especially as illustrated by Thomas Nast, and how this continues today.


The Influence of Political Cartoons

1. How has examining these historic political cartoons impacted your understanding of the Civil War?

2. Are Thomas Nast's political cartoons important for understanding historical events?

3. How effective do you think Thomas Nast's cartoons were to the people of his day? How effective are they today?