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1
Find three editorial cartoons about a current controversial issue.
2
Write an essay telling why you feel editorial cartoons are or are not persuasive.
3
Write a report on a current organization that has tackled a moral and/or health related issue - How do they compare to the Anti-Saloon League in its methods of influencing the public?
4
Write your own newspaper front page about a current social issue using the style of the American Issue.
5
Draw your own poster with an appeal to emotion on a current issue and/or on the same issue appealing to intellect.
6
Write a report on one leader of the Anti-Saloon League.
7
Write an essay exploring the traits that the leaders of the Anti-Saloon League had in common. Why do you think these traits lead them into this movement?
8
Design your own flier that persuades people not to smoke or drink.
9
Write an essay exploring why you feel the Anti-Saloon League could or could not be successful today.
10
Research and write your own report on a group which is battling alcohol or drug abuse in our society today.
11
Design a cartoon which depicts how you feel about alcohol or drug abuse in our society today.
 
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