After studying the colonial experiences of Africans and Europeans in Ghana, the Congo, Kenya, and Algeria. our class made political cartoons showing the differing perspectives and experiences of Africans and Europeans. Scroll down to view cartoons from both classes, and feel free to leave your comments below!
Imperialism in Ghana from the European perspective
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"Traditional Rulers Take Over" by Dan A, Jack F, and Marcus S
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"Robbing Ghana" by Ariyand A, Sean H, and Shaunak P
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Imperialism in Ghana from the African perspective
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| "Britain's Newest Addition" by Gabe B, Ethan H, and Kevin S |
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"The Suppression of the Ghanians" by Griffin B, Tim I, and Graham P
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Imperialism in the Congo from the European perspective
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| "Happy Workers" by Nick D and Grayson P |
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"Congolese Independence" by Aman G, Matt W, and Brendan M
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Imperialism in the Congo from the African perspective
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| The Congo Takes it to Belgium" by Evan D and Isaiah S |
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"Congo vs. Belgium" by Kareem H and Stephen O
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Imperialism in Kenya from the European perspective
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"Cash Crops" by Kyle B, Pete H, and Cameron W
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"Let's Make A Deal!" by Pat B, Sean K, and David R
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"Beyond His Wildest Dreams" by David R
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Imperialism in Kenya from the African perspective
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| "Kenya's Stand Against Colonization" by Connor C, Ryan K, and Harry W |
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"Kenya" by Nick C, Trevor L, and Ben S
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Imperialism in Algeria from the European perspective
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| "French Invasion" by Steven C, Joey L, and Jeff W |
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"Algerian-France" by Peter D, Steven L, and Huy T
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Imperialism in Algeria from the African perspective
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"The Copycat" by Mike C and Bobby N
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| "French Assimilation in Algeria" by Addy D, Matt M, and Ryan V |
LOVE the unique perspective in "Beyond his Wildest Dreams" by David R. Empathizing with the colonizer both humanizes him and highlights the childishness of the imperial mindset. Great work!
ReplyDeleteAlso love "Robbing Ghana" by Ariyand A, Sean H, and Shaunak P. Simplicity is the essence of great political cartoon!
I love every outfit of every person in these images. The choices of scale and composition are terrific. The kids did a great job of synthesizing complicated historical situations into succinct cartoons.
ReplyDeleteThe collection of both perspectives really allows the viewer to see the similarities within the imperialists and those who were colonized as well as the differences between the two groups. I enjoy political cartoons, and these were creative. I like how there is a modern twist on "Let's Make a Deal" and I appreciate the symbolism used in many of the cartoons.
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