Lincoln in Cartoons
As a politician on the national stage, Lincoln was the subject of cartoons that ridiculed, mocked, and criticized him in a wide range of ways.
Below, you will find cartoons selected from the many available through House Divided's Research Engine, Lincoln in Caricature, and HarpWeek. |
Essential Question: How do cartoons of the time help shed light on attitudes about Lincoln and on the issues of the day?
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