Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Blog HW Assignment 5/14/08


This cartoon appeared in an American newspaper in 1947. Study the cartoon carefully. Then, based on the cartoon, and your knowledge of Social Studies, answer the questions below.
1. What do the bird, and the automobile represent? What are they racing toward?
2. What is the bird carrying? What events in Europe in the years after World War II is the cartoonist referring to?
3. This cartoon was titled "Step on It, Doc?" Why do you think the artist gave it that name?
4. What is the cartoonist urging Congress to do?
5. How did Congress respond to the danger shown in the cartoon?
Bonus Question What is the name of the US Foreign Policy?