Who is the man pictured in the political cartoon 2 Why is he putting bags of money in the Supreme Court Building 3 What is the meaning of this political cartoon?

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Progressive Era Political Cartoon QuestionsIndustrial Revolution Q1A. Who is the man pictured in the political cartoon?

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B.List what symbols you see in the political cartoon

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C.Why is he putting bags of money in the Supreme Court Building?

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D. What’s the meaning of this political cartoon?

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E.How does the artist feel about the person depicted in the politicalcartoon?

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Industrial Revolution Q2A. Who is the man depicted in this political cartoon?

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Theodore Roosevelt, Standard oil, Supreme Court of the United States, John D Rockefeller, Rockefeller family

Who is the man pictured in the political cartoon?

It depicts President Harry S. Truman, with his hat and coat off laying on the ground. He is saying "Out of my way, mister....let me at 'im!" He is pushing Thomas Dewey out of the way in order to get at a man labeled "80th Congress." This cartoon was originally published in July 1948.

How is the US Congress depicted in the cartoon Why?

In this cartoon, Congress is shown breaching the separation of powers and encroaching on the powers of the executive branch. Article I of the Constitution grants Congress the power to tax and spend (appropriate) money, and it requires that all bills for taxing (raising revenue) begin in the House of Representatives.

What is the cartoonist suggesting about the Standard Oil trust?

The cartoon is saying that the Standard Oil Company is taking over the oil company and branching out to the Government.

What does this cartoon suggest about the Progressive Party explain the ways in which the cartoonist expresses his opinion?

What does this cartoon suggest about the Progressive Party? Explain the ways in which the cartoonist expresses his opinion. The cartoon suggests that the Progressive Party will fix the social problems of poverty and child labor, and will lead people to a free, fair, and just society.