The following cartoons which were published in the late 1770 - GED Practice Questions
Question
The following cartoons, which were published in the late 1770s, were derived from the national archives.
What message do both of these political cartoons convey?
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Explanation
The correct answer is Answer 4. Both political cartoons convey the message that colonists are contesting British authority over the American colonies. In the first cartoon, the caption "Poor old England endeavoring to reclaim his American children" suggests England's struggle to maintain control over the colonies, indicating resistance from the colonists. Similarly, the second cartoon's caption "The horse America throwing his master" symbolizes the rejection of British authority by America, portraying a direct challenge to British control.
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