"The Alternative of Williamsburg": A British Cartoon on Colonial American Violence.

Harper, John; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ530106

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1996

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"The Alternative of Williamsburg": A British Cartoon on Colonial American Violence.

Harper, John; And Others

Social Education, v60 n4 p233-36 Apr-May 1996

Utilizes a 1775 political cartoon as the centerpiece of a lesson on political controversy and violence in Colonial America. The cartoon, printed in Britain, lampooned the coercive measures directed at Tory merchants. Learning activities include an extensive analysis of the cartoon, discussions, and timelines. (MJP)

Descriptors: Cartoons, Colonial History (United States), Content Analysis, Heritage Education, Humor, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities, Parody, Revolutionary War (United States), Satire, Secondary Education, Social Studies, Violence

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Virginia

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