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Chapter 13

What Is an Economy?

The American economy has changed greatly over the years. The country began with an economy based on agriculture. Today the United States is part of a quickly changing global economy that links many countries of the world. Study the cartoon below and answer the questions that follow.

Interpreting Political Cartoons

1.

Who are the two people in the cartoon?

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What is the meaning of the statement made by the character on the left?

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Do you think the statement is meant to be taken seriously? Explain.

4. Summarize

What is the message the cartoonist wants to present?

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