8.4 cartoon practise VWO

• History
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 3

Discuss, search and then answer the question.

START TASK:

In your group ( 3 or 4 students):

One of you logs in at LessonUp

You hand in 1 joint answer.

Look at the source. (source questions are the
most important questions....)

Which countries are symbolised by the two men you
see in the sources numbered 1 and 2?

The two man are climbing towards number 3,
What does the statue (nr 3) represent?

Who are the people in the baskets?

1. natives from the colonies
2. African and Asian slaves
3. native tribal leaders
4. freed slaves

the rocks symbolise:

1. colonies
2. obstacles
3. raw materials
4. mother countries

Which obstacles do the climbers need to take?
Write down four examples.

What are the obstacles?

1. characteristics of the native cultures
2. characteristics of the European cultures

The two men are climbing a mountain.
Which term fits this image best?

1. white supremacy
2. white man's burden
3. raw materials
4. scramble for Africa

What is the artist's message in this cartoon? (4p)


Including the correct term from previous question
in your answer (in a relevant way) = 1 extra point

What is the artist's POV
(point of view)?

1. the artist supports imperialism
2. the artist criticises imperialism

Explain your choice of the artist's POV.