History of Taxation Questions
~ PART TWO~

Poster Archive Questions

A. "Don't Let That Shadow Touch Them"

  1. What is the shadow in the picture?
  2. Why are children used in the poster?
  3. What message is poster sending?
B. "Buy War Bonds"
  1. Describe the use of symbolism in this poster. What objects are being used and why?
C. "Do It Now, 1040, Early Does It"
  1. Why would the government need to create posters to encourage Americans to file their taxes early?
  2. Why do you suppose so many people wait until the last minute to file?
D. "It Takes Taxes and War Bonds"
  1. Who is the figure in the poster and what is he doing?
  2. Who is he trying to influence?
  3. "It Takes Taxes and Bonds" to … (finish the sentence)