War of 1812 Cause & Effect
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Create Your Own Political Cartoon
Directions: Complete the Cause and Effect chart below. Then, follow directions for the political cartoon below.
War of 1812 Causes | Description |
Impressed Soldiers | |
Native American Attacks | |
U.S. & President Madison attempt peaceful solutions |
War of 1812 Effects | Description |
U.S. Invaded British Canada | |
British Captured Washington D.C. | |
English Navy Blockaded New Orleans | |
American Nationalism Grew |
Step Two: Based upon your notes, reading from your textbook and the Smithsonian magazine article, and the political cartoons studied in class create your own political cartoon about the War of 1812.
Components | Points Earned | Points Possible |
Cartoon must be related to the War of 1812 | 20 | |
Cartoon is historically accurate/correct | 20 | |
Cartoon is colored, neat, and utilizes the majority of the sheet | 10 | |
Cartoon description is provided on the back and addresses the following questions:What is the message?How does this message fit into the historical context of the War of 1812? | 30 | |
There is use of at least 3 elements of political cartoons | 20 | |
Total Possible Points | 100 |
Attach this rubric to you political cartoon
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