Based on the Reading: “Them Damn Pictures”

1. In general, how did immigrants respond to Americanization? (Be specific and
   use examples from the reading.)
2. How did the concept of “Americanization” inform the material that comic
   artists and newspapers published?
3. In the reading, Yaszek describes “The Yellow Kid Takes a Hand at Golf” and
   analyses how three different groups (those who believe in the inferiority of
   immigrants, middle-class progressives, and immigrants) would have likely
   interpreted the comic. Briefly summarize the author’s analysis of these three
   groups’ reactions. Do you agree or disagree with the author’s analysis? Why?
4. At the beginning of the article, Yaszek quotes William “Boss” Tweed as saying
   “Stop them damn pictures. I don’t care so much what the papers write about
   me – my constituents can’t read. But Dammit, they can see pictures.” Why
   would 19th-century comics concern big bosses and politicians? (Please also
   utilize your notes from the lectures this week).