The evolution of political cartoons

Political Cartoons

Period: Jan 1, 1870 to Jan 1, 1920

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Great Chicago Fire

Oct 8, 1871

The great chicago fire was started on October 8th, but no one knows who actually started it. It is rumored that a cow kicked over a lantern that started a fire.source

Chinese Exclusion Act

Jan 1, 1882

Congress passed a law banning entry to all Chinese immigrants except students, teachers, merchants, tourists, and government officials. This was an example of the severe discrimination going on in America in the late 19th century.
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1888 Election

Nov 15, 1888

Grover Cleveland ran against Benjamin Harrison in 1888. The picture depicts Cleveland handing Harrison a bag of 10,000 dollars, showing that he obviously had more money to campaign with. Harrison ended up winning by the electoral vote. Source

William McKinley Election of 1896

Nov 1, 1896

The picture depicts Bryan as a goose sqaucking about free silver, and McKinley standing by watching and on the road to the White House.
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The Annexation of Hawaii

Jan 1, 1898

America annexed Hawaii, and in 1898 they were over 10 thousand miles across.
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Woodrow Wilson Election of 1916

Oct 18, 1916

An ad promoting the election of Wilson because he kept them out of war.
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