Comprehensive Assignment #1: Political Cartoon
This political cartoon was intended to be present in an American
newspaper at during the height of the Federalist/Anti-federalist debate. It is done in black and white with a rustic
background, in order to imitate the political cartoons of the time period.
In this depiction, there are two men each holding a set
of documents. The first man is holding
tightly to a set of documents labeled “The Federalist Papers.” By holding them all together is symbolic of
the Federalist’s view of a united union.
The man depicted on the right, portrays a man trying to hold on to
thirteen papers entitled “Articles of Confederation.” It is apparent that he is
unable to hold them together; rather they have fallen and have become ripped
and torn. These papers become symbolic
of the thirteen states under the “Articles of Confederation,” falling apart
from each other in disintegration. This
cartoon illustrates strong Federalist propaganda, and encompasses the main
documents vital to each faction’s side.
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