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What is the primary purpose of political caricatures?
What is the primary purpose of political caricatures?
Who created a political cartoon reflecting on the Manila Police in 1917?
Who created a political cartoon reflecting on the Manila Police in 1917?
What was depicted in the cartoon involving Dr. Santos?
What was depicted in the cartoon involving Dr. Santos?
What societal issue was highlighted by the cartoon involving a Filipino youth and a chicken?
What societal issue was highlighted by the cartoon involving a Filipino youth and a chicken?
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What does the term 'colorum' refer to in the context of the political cartoons?
What does the term 'colorum' refer to in the context of the political cartoons?
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What was the significance of political caricatures during the American period in the Philippines?
What was the significance of political caricatures during the American period in the Philippines?
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During what year was Dr. Santos's political cartoon published?
During what year was Dr. Santos's political cartoon published?
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Who is Alfred W. McCoy?
Who is Alfred W. McCoy?
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Study Notes
Political Caricatures in the American Era
- Political caricatures serve as editorial commentary on political figures and current events, often portraying exaggerated representations of public figures.
- During the American administration, political cartoons in the Philippines flourished, reflecting national sentiments about American colonization.
- Alfred W. McCoy, a prominent historian and educator born in Massachusetts in 1945, is known for his work in political cartoons during this period.
Significant Political Cartoons
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Public Post is Not a Hereditary Crown (1916)
- Features Dr. Santos from Tondo passing his political position to his brother-in-law, Dr. Barcelona.
- Highlights the perception of political dynasties and nepotism in Philippine politics.
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War Against Speculators (1917)
- Created by Fernando Amorsolo, this cartoon shows a starving Filipino boy stealing a chicken, depicting the struggles of the poor.
- Critiques the inefficacies of the Manila Police in addressing socio-economic disparities.
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Colorum Cars
- A satirical cartoon addresses the dangers associated with unregulated 'colorum' vehicles (illegal taxis) operating in city streets.
- Reflects societal concerns over public safety and regulatory challenges faced by authorities.
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Cinema Restrictions
- An animation portrays a police officer enforcing moral standards in cinemas, illustrating societal norms and censorship during that era.
- Highlights the conflict between personal freedoms and public morality in early 20th-century Philippines.
Learning Outcomes
- Analyze the context and perspectives of McCoy's political caricatures within the American colonial framework.
- Examine how these caricatures mirrored societal realities, political issues, and public sentiment during the American period in the Philippines.
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Explore the significance and context of political caricatures in Alfred McCoy's Philippine Cartoons during the American era. This quiz focuses on how these artworks reflect societal perspectives of the time, enhancing your understanding of political commentary through art.
