Jackson’s Presidency: Analyzing a Political Cartoon

This social studies worksheet gives students an opportunity to examine a political cartoon about the banking controversy during Andrew Jackson’s presidency. "King Andrew the First," an 1832 cartoon created by an unknown artist, was a response to President Jackson's controversial veto of a bill supporting the Bank of the United States. This engaging history worksheet asks students to read a brief text and then answer several questions to uncover textual and visual messages hidden in the cartoon. Students can use the How to Read A Political Cartoon worksheet to help guide their analysis.