A Crossroads Resource

Unit VIII: "Waves of Reform" ca 1880s to 1921

Question/Problem 2: How did America become an imperial nation?

Imperialism Political Cartoons: Assessment Criteria

Point of View: One political cartoon accurately represents imperialistic point of view. Cartoon clearly and accurately supports imperialism. 3
Cartoon supports imperialism. 2
Cartoon neither clearly or accurately supports imperialism. 1
Point of View: One political cartoon accurately represents anti-imperialistic point of view. Cartoon clearly and accurately supports anti-imperialism. 3
Cartoon supports imperialism. 2
Cartoon neither clearly or accurately supports anti-imperialism. 1
Symbols: The symbols used in the cartoons are historically accurate and clearly stand for what the author intended. All of the symbols chosen are clear and accurate. 4
Most of the symbols are clear and accurate. 3
Some of the symbols are clear, many are not. 2
The symbols chosen for the cartoons are unclear. 1
Neatness: Cartoons are neatly drawn and have a finished appearance. The cartoons are neatly drawn. 3
The cartoons are fairly neat. 2
The cartoons appear to be messy. 1

17-15 = Excellent
14-13 = Good
12-11 = Satisfactory
10- 9 = Needs Improvement
8 - 4 = Unsatisfactory

TOTAL SCORE__________________

YOUR GRADE___________________

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