Teddy Roosevelt and trusts political cartoon
What does each "character" in the cartoon represent?
The bears in the cartoon represent the trusts of business. The one in the front of the cartoon
represents the "bad" trust that must be taken care of, and the bear in the background
represents the "good" trusts. The hunter in the front is Teddy Roosevelt, taking care of the
nation's economy.
Why is TR dressed that way?
TR is dressed in the way that he is because he represents the hunter. The field to the hunter is
symbolic as the economy is to Teddy Roosevelt. he "hunts" the bears, or the "good" and "bad"
trusts.
What is the purpose of the bears being labeled different things?
The purpose of the bears being labeled is to make the cartoon more universally accepted. Even
people who cannot read very well will be able to understand the cartoon. The labeling makes it
clear to viewers the difference of bad and good.
What is the overall message of this cartoon?
The overall message of the cartoon is to show the nation that TR is taking control of the
economy and restraining businesses. He is listening to the people and taking charge.
What is up with the bears in the back?
The bears in the back are looking at TR catching and restaining the other bears. Now that the
bear sees this happening, he becomes more careful around the hunter. He looks on and will
warn the other bears.
The bears in the cartoon represent the trusts of business. The one in the front of the cartoon
represents the "bad" trust that must be taken care of, and the bear in the background
represents the "good" trusts. The hunter in the front is Teddy Roosevelt, taking care of the
nation's economy.
Why is TR dressed that way?
TR is dressed in the way that he is because he represents the hunter. The field to the hunter is
symbolic as the economy is to Teddy Roosevelt. he "hunts" the bears, or the "good" and "bad"
trusts.
What is the purpose of the bears being labeled different things?
The purpose of the bears being labeled is to make the cartoon more universally accepted. Even
people who cannot read very well will be able to understand the cartoon. The labeling makes it
clear to viewers the difference of bad and good.
What is the overall message of this cartoon?
The overall message of the cartoon is to show the nation that TR is taking control of the
economy and restraining businesses. He is listening to the people and taking charge.
What is up with the bears in the back?
The bears in the back are looking at TR catching and restaining the other bears. Now that the
bear sees this happening, he becomes more careful around the hunter. He looks on and will
warn the other bears.