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“Their Cry is Answered," July 25, 1940

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The cartoon from the Pella Chronicle depicts events occuring in Europe over a year before the United States entry into war.
Courtesy of The Pella Chronicle, "Their Cry is Answered," Sparling, The Pella Chronicle, pp. 6, 25 July 1940

Description

The cartoon from The Pella Chronicle depicts events occurring in Europe over a year before the United States entry into war. The role of the Red Cross is highlighted in the image and shows the increasing destruction occurring in Europe.

Transcript of "Their Cry is Answered"

Source-Dependent Questions

  • What was the United States' role during the early outbreak of war in Europe, according to the source? What did this communicate about the motivation for the U.S. involvement in Europe?
  • How were the refugees depicted in the cartoon? How was this similar to the depiction of those receiving relief in Tunisia?

Citation Information 

"Their Cry is Answered," The Pella Chronicle, pp. 6, 25 July 1940. Courtesy of The Pella Chronicle