📰 Part 1: Understanding Cartoons as Historical Sources

1. What makes cartoons useful as historical documents?

They show exact historical facts

They reflect public opinion and societal views of the time

They are always accurate representations

They only show positive events

2. Which of these elements might you find in a political cartoon? (Select all that apply)

Symbolism

Exaggerated features

Satire or humour

Social commentary

3. Why might different cartoonists draw the same historical event differently?

🔍 Part 2: Cartoon Analysis

Instructions: Look at the cartoon provided by your teacher and answer the following questions.

4. What historical event or issue does this cartoon address?

5. Describe the main characters or symbols in the cartoon:

6. What message or opinion is the cartoonist trying to express?

7. How does this cartoon reflect the attitudes or concerns of New Zealand society at the time?

8. Choose a historical New Zealand event you want to illustrate:

Event chosen: _________________________________

9. Sketch your cartoon in the space below. Include symbols, characters, and a clear message about your chosen event.

10. Explain the message of your cartoon and why you chose to represent the event this way:

11. How might your cartoon influence someone's understanding of this historical event?