This document provides a template for analyzing political cartoons by prompting the reader to identify the events or issues depicted, any real or symbolic people portrayed, the cartoonist's opinion on the topic, and whether the reader agrees or disagrees with that opinion.

1. Political Cartoon Analysis Sheet
What are the event(s) or issue(s) that Are there any real people in the cartoon?
inspired the cartoon? Who are these people?
Are there symbols in the cartoon? What What is the cartoonist's opinion about the
are they and what do they represent? topic portrayed in the cartoon?
Do you agree or disagree with the Additional comments….
cartoonist's opinion? Why?