Political Cartoon: "The End Game"
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LOOK
Look closely at this political cartoon and complete the following sentences:
- I see . . . [Describe what you see in the political cartoon.]
- I think . . . [What do you think the political cartoon is trying to say?]
- I wonder . . . [What questions do you have about the political cartoon?]
THINK
Do you think this is an effective political cartoon? Why or why not?
DO
Create a political cartoon for an issue about which you feel passionate. What symbolism are you including to express your opinion?
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Date November 2015
Materials - Paper
- Ink
Historical Context
Choose one of the three levels below to match your needs.
- This political cartoon attacks refugees to Canada by promoting false information.
- The cartoon suggests that Syrian refugees are all terrorists. In fact, refugees and other immigrants are far less likely to commit crimes than native-born Canadians.
- A knowledge of anti-immigration and racism in Canada would be beneficial, as would an ability to closely read images.
This political cartoon attacks refugees to Canada by promoting false information.
Some Canadians believe that refugees pose a threat to national security, but the truth is that immigrants and refugees are less likely to commit crimes than native-born Canadians.
Refugees are people in need of security. Many are fleeing immediate physical threats, and have a profound personal stake in finding “peace, order, and good government.” Like other permanent streams of immigration, refugees go through rigorous security screening as part of being accepted into the country.
This political cartoon attacks refugees to Canada by promoting false information.
The image shows a man saying “Welcome” to a large wooden horse, with a big sign reading “Syrian Refugees” on its side. Two men labelled “ISIS” are escaping from the horse’s rear.The cartoon promotes the idea that refugees present security risks to Canada. Many people believed that groups of Syrian refugees entering the country included terrorists such as members of ISIS.
In truth, immigrants and refugees commit far fewer crimes than native-born Canadians. Cartoons such as this play upon people’s fears, and underscore falsehoods. Like all people seeking to come to Canada, refugees go through a strict screening process.
Refugees flee their countries of origin because they fear persecution, imprisonment or death. They have very good reasons to seek a safe and peaceful life in Canada.
- This political cartoon attacks refugees to Canada by promoting false information.
- The cartoon suggests that Syrian refugees are all terrorists. In fact, refugees and other immigrants are far less likely to commit crimes than native-born Canadians.
- A knowledge of anti-immigration and racism in Canada would be beneficial, as would an ability to closely read images.
This political cartoon attacks refugees to Canada by promoting false information.
Some Canadians believe that refugees pose a threat to national security, but the truth is that immigrants and refugees are less likely to commit crimes than native-born Canadians.
Refugees are people in need of security. Many are fleeing immediate physical threats, and have a profound personal stake in finding “peace, order, and good government.” Like other permanent streams of immigration, refugees go through rigorous security screening as part of being accepted into the country.
This political cartoon attacks refugees to Canada by promoting false information.
The image shows a man saying “Welcome” to a large wooden horse, with a big sign reading “Syrian Refugees” on its side. Two men labelled “ISIS” are escaping from the horse’s rear.The cartoon promotes the idea that refugees present security risks to Canada. Many people believed that groups of Syrian refugees entering the country included terrorists such as members of ISIS.
In truth, immigrants and refugees commit far fewer crimes than native-born Canadians. Cartoons such as this play upon people’s fears, and underscore falsehoods. Like all people seeking to come to Canada, refugees go through a strict screening process.
Refugees flee their countries of origin because they fear persecution, imprisonment or death. They have very good reasons to seek a safe and peaceful life in Canada.
Summary
- This political cartoon attacks refugees to Canada by promoting false information.
- The cartoon suggests that Syrian refugees are all terrorists. In fact, refugees and other immigrants are far less likely to commit crimes than native-born Canadians.
- A knowledge of anti-immigration and racism in Canada would be beneficial, as would an ability to closely read images.
Essential
This political cartoon attacks refugees to Canada by promoting false information.
Some Canadians believe that refugees pose a threat to national security, but the truth is that immigrants and refugees are less likely to commit crimes than native-born Canadians.
Refugees are people in need of security. Many are fleeing immediate physical threats, and have a profound personal stake in finding “peace, order, and good government.” Like other permanent streams of immigration, refugees go through rigorous security screening as part of being accepted into the country.
In-Depth
This political cartoon attacks refugees to Canada by promoting false information.
The image shows a man saying “Welcome” to a large wooden horse, with a big sign reading “Syrian Refugees” on its side. Two men labelled “ISIS” are escaping from the horse’s rear.The cartoon promotes the idea that refugees present security risks to Canada. Many people believed that groups of Syrian refugees entering the country included terrorists such as members of ISIS.
In truth, immigrants and refugees commit far fewer crimes than native-born Canadians. Cartoons such as this play upon people’s fears, and underscore falsehoods. Like all people seeking to come to Canada, refugees go through a strict screening process.
Refugees flee their countries of origin because they fear persecution, imprisonment or death. They have very good reasons to seek a safe and peaceful life in Canada.