US 1 Wed 3/23/2011 Andrew Jackson unit– Day 6

DIRECTIONS: Closely observe the cartoon then answer the questions below. (Look at board for clearer image)

CRITERIA WE WILL USE TO DETERMINE WHETHER NOT AJ’S PORTRAIT SHOULD REMAIN ON $20 BILL (based on 3/15/2011 class discussion of what values someone should have in order for his/her portrait to be place on US $$):

Was AJ …

… a good leader??? … a pioneer??? (being first at something) responsible … honest??? courageous … sympathetic/good heart??? confident … good legacy??? (left a positive legacy)

… a military leader???

1) Who seems to be the ‘main character’ of this cartoon? Who might that character represent?

2) What else do you see in the cartoon, besides the main character?

3) How is the main character connected to the other figures in the cartoon? What does this suggest about the relationship between the ‘main character’ and the other figures?

4) If you had to give a title to this cartoon, what would it be?

Should Andrew Jackson’s Portrait remain on the $20.00 Bill? Based on what you learned today and how you view it, select either YES, NO. or UNDECIDED in the next column

Yes/No/Undecided

DAY 3: EXPLANATION/EVIDENCE: