6. Poltical Caricatures

Question 1

Also known as a political cartoon, a drawing (often caricatures) made for the purpose of conveying editorial
commentary on politics, politicians, and current events.

Answer 1

Political Caricatures

Question 2

An artistic vehicle characterized by both metaphorical and satirical language. It may point out the contexts, problems, and discrepancies of a political situation.

Answer 2

Political cartoon

Question 3

When and where was Alfred “Al” William MCcoy born?

Answer 3

June 8, 1945, at Concord town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.

Question 4

Who are the parents of Alfred McCoy

Answer 4

Alfred Mudge McCoy Jr. and Margarita Piel

Question 5

He is known for being an educator and historian. He also spent 30 years writing about Asian History and Politics.

Answer 5

Alfred McCoy

Question 6

How many times has McCoy won the Philippine National Book Award?

Answer 6

3 times

Question 7

He is a gifted artist-writer from the known Roces clan in the Philippines print media.

Answer 7

Alfred Roces

Question 8

What kind of painting styles did Alfred Roces incorporate?

Answer 8

Figurative style, expressionism, fauvism, and impressions

Question 9

What schools did Alfred Roces attend, and what year did he finish?

Answer 9

St. Mary’s College 1946
Far Eastern University 1950
University of Notre Dame, Degree in Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1954

Question 10

During the American era, what did McCoy and Roces do?

Answer 10

compiled cartoons from newspapers and magazines depicting various aspects of Philippine society, including politics, economics, and culture.

Question 11

What was the purpose of the cartoons by Roces and McCoy?

Answer 11

1. A medium for expressing resentment against American
   colonialism and raising awareness among the public.
2. Shedding light on the
   challenges faced by Filipinos in achieving complete liberty and the influence of patronage in politics.
3. Highlighting the ongoing issues of political party-switching and the unequal treatment of poor Filipinos under the American regime

Question 12

How many cartoons does the book feature?

Answer 12

377 cartoons

Question 13

Historian Alfred McCoy’s extensive
research in Philippine and American
archives provides a comprehensive
background not only to the cartoons but to the turbulent period, as manifested in his book called

Answer 13

Philippine Cartoon: Political Caricature of the American Era (1900-1941)

Question 14

Some of the works included in the book

Answer 14

Equal Work, Unequal Salary
The Loyalty of the Filipinos
A Public Post is not a Hereditary Crown
Ang Mga Mapapalad
Death Cars

Question 15

Many Pilipino tend to go abroad
because of the bigger salary that they can get from other country.

Answer 15

Equal Work, Unequal Salary

Question 16

It took place on April 14, 1917;
barely ten days after the United States Congress declared war on Germany and America entered the war.

Answer 16

The Loyalty of the Filipinos

Question 17

Published in The Independent on May 20, 1916, which shows a politician from Tondo named
Dr. Santos, passing his crown to his
brother-in-law, Dr. Barcelona.

Answer 17

A Public Post is not a Hereditary Crown

Question 18

This caricatures explains that in the
year 1907, Filipino nationalist became more concentrated about the economic issues.

Answer 18

Ang Mga Mapapalad

Question 19

A commentary on the issue of the
unregistered or “colorum” vehicles in the city. The cartoon was published by the Philippine free press during a period when there were frequent fatal accidents involving these types of vehicles and taxis.

Answer 19

Death Cars