Teddy and Taft: Political Cartoon
C. Describe how Teddy is dressed
Teddy is dressed as a little girl, or Little Bo Peep from the famous nursery rhyme.
D. Describe how Taft is portrayed
Taft is portrayed as Little Bo Peep's sheep. Sheep is often used to represent someone or
something who follows its leader/master. Taft is portrayed as Roosevelt's sheep.
E. What is the message of this political cartoon?
The message of this political cartoon is that it is expected that Taft will act as president similar to
Teddy Roosevelt, because Roosevelt supported Taft. Taft won the election because everyone
loved TR as president and so they thought Taft would be much the same.
F. BONUS!!!! Why did the artist choose to characterize Teddy and Taft in this manner? The
artist chose to characterize Teddy and Taft in this manner because it is very creative and is a
good depiction of how Taft acted or didn't act as president by Roosevelt's influence.
Teddy is dressed as a little girl, or Little Bo Peep from the famous nursery rhyme.
D. Describe how Taft is portrayed
Taft is portrayed as Little Bo Peep's sheep. Sheep is often used to represent someone or
something who follows its leader/master. Taft is portrayed as Roosevelt's sheep.
E. What is the message of this political cartoon?
The message of this political cartoon is that it is expected that Taft will act as president similar to
Teddy Roosevelt, because Roosevelt supported Taft. Taft won the election because everyone
loved TR as president and so they thought Taft would be much the same.
F. BONUS!!!! Why did the artist choose to characterize Teddy and Taft in this manner? The
artist chose to characterize Teddy and Taft in this manner because it is very creative and is a
good depiction of how Taft acted or didn't act as president by Roosevelt's influence.