Contributor U.S. Library of Congress

Update
10-20-2015
Content Type
Student Resource
Grade Level
Sixth grade, Seventh grade, Eighth grade
Object Type
Image
License

This political cartoon satirizes Daniel Webster’s involvement in the U.S.-Britain dispute over fishing rights in waters near the northeastern United States. The cartoon serves as a reminder that U.S.-British relations were still quite competitive during this time. This could be used as a lesson starter.