Political Cartoon "It's the same thing without mechanical problems."?

Question

I've always had troubles trying to analyze political cartoons. This killed me in my AP courses.

Here's the link that I was shown

http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/swann/herblock/images/s03386u.jpg

I'm suppose to be able to identify the topic, as well as describe the event/idea that's expressed.

Then go further into how the artist uses exaggeration, and other techniques like symbolism, etc.

Any patient person willing to explain?

Answer 1

Stalin's collectivization of farms under the Five Year Plan utilize labor to achieve it's goals whereas the ERC(European Recovery Program) uses modern means of farming to achieve goals . Mechanical energy versus human labor .

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