No Laughing MatterLesson plan
Is it possible to express a political opinion without speaking? Objective Students will recognize symbolism, exaggeration, irony, analogy, and captioning used by artists who created political cartoons during Andrew Johnson's Presidency. Students will analyze these cartoons to determine the artists' opinions regarding Andrew Johnson's plan for Reconstruction and the Nation's increasing frustration with the 17th President. Background Andrew Johnson National Historic Site in Greeneville, Tennessee preserves two homes, the tailor shop, and final resting place of our nation’s 17 th President. Andre Duration: 60 Minutes.