Political Cartoons and WW1

Question 1

Political Cartoon

Answer 1

Its cartoon that is usually about a political person, event, institution, or idea. It shows how they feel about something. They can be funny, but they are trying to persuade you to their side (propaganda).

Some features are:
Visuals, symbols, makes fun of, satire, popular culture, political message or theme: serious message, caricature.

Question 2

Antisemitism

Answer 2

It is the racism/ prejudice against the Jews. Hitler practiced antisemitism, and it was a widely-used word during the Holocaust.

Question 3

Patriotism

Answer 3

It means to be patriotic, or having devotion to and support for another person’s country.

Question 4

Nationalism

Answer 4

It is the identification with one’s own nation and support for its interests, which could cause different and somewhat more violent ideas to spread in the name of your country.

Question 5

Treaty of Versailles

Answer 5

It was a document signed between Germany and the Allied Powers following World War I that officially ended that war.

Question 6

WW1

Answer 6

It took place on June 28 1914 - 1918. In 1917, the US went to war. 5 million people died, and 58,000 British soldiers died on the first day alone.