Unit VI: "Now We Are Engaged in A Great Civil War": 1848-1880
Question/Problem 5: What did Abraham Lincoln do to preserve the Union?
Point of View: The political The political cartoons clearly
cartoons accurately represents show both sides. 5__
both Northern and Southern The cartoons show both sides
point of view about one of fairly accurately. 4__
Lincoln's actions. One side is shown fairly
accurately. 3__
Neither side's point of view
is accurately shown. 2__
The cartoons do not show
views on the topic. 1__
Meaning: The meaning of The meanings of both are
both cartoons can easily be easily understood. 5__
understood. The meanings of both are
fairly clear. 4__
The meaning of at least one
can be understood. 3__
It is difficult to understand
either meaning. 2__
The meanings of both cannot
be understood. 1__
Symbols: The symbols used All of the symbols chosen
in the cartoons clearly stand are clear. 4__
for what the author intended. Most of the symbols are
clear. 3__
Some of the symbols are
clear, many are not. 2__
The symbols chosen for the
cartoons are unclear. 1__
Neatness: The cartoons are neatly drawn. 3__
The cartoons are fairly neat. 2__
The cartoons appear to be messy. 1__
17-15 = Excellent
14-13 = Good TOTAL SCORE___________
12-11 = Satisfactory
13-10 = Needs Improvement
8- 4 = Unsatisfactory TOTAL GRADE___________