Analyzing Philippine Political Cartoons from the American Era

• Alfred McCoy and Alfredo Roces compiled political cartoons during the American Era in the Philippines.
• The cartoons provide a glimpse of Philippine society during that time.
• Each cartoon is briefly analyzed, and students are expected to make their own analysis.
• The first cartoon shows a politician passing his crown to his brother-in-law.
• The second cartoon depicts a child being pursued by a police officer for stealing a chicken, while a man points to a warehouse of stolen goods.
• The third cartoon is about fatal accidents involving colorum vehicles and taxis.
• The fourth cartoon shows an officer forbidding couples from necking in a theater.
• The fifth cartoon shows Uncle Sam riding a chariot pulled by Filipino boys carrying American objects.
• The sixth cartoon depicts Uncle Sam rationing porridge to politicians from the Progresista Party while members of the Nacionalista Party wait for their turn.
• The cartoons provide insight into the political and social climate of the American Era in the Philippines.

Get a glimpse of the political and social climate in the Philippines during the American Era through political cartoons compiled by Alfred McCoy and Alfredo Roces. Analyze each cartoon and gain insight into Philippine society at that time. From politicians passing their crowns to their relatives to Uncle Sam rationing porridge, these cartoons provide a unique perspective on the country's history. Test your knowledge and understanding with this quiz.