In the political cartoon, the bones and skulls most likely represent institutions and groups hurt by Boss Tweed's corrupt dealmaking. The imagery suggests that the vultures (representing Tweed and his associates) are preying on a weakened New York, indicating that the law and various societal groups (such as suffrage, justice, and taxpayers) have suffered due to their corrupt practices.
Use the political cartoon to answer the question.
A cartoon shows Boss Tweed and his associates as a flock of vultures perched on a corpse labeled "New York" during a storm. Lightning, rain, and rock slides are visible in the background. On the cliff beneath the vultures, a pile of bones and skulls is visible. The bones are labeled "Law" and "New York City Treasury." The skulls are labeled "suffrage," "justice," "liberty," "rent payer," and "tax payer." An empty net labeled "for the press" is visible in the background. A caption reads, "A group of vultures waiting for the storm to 'blow over.' 'Let us prey.'" Thomas Nast's signature appears in the lower left corner.
A group of vultures waiting for the storm to "blow over." "Let us prey."
In this political cartoon, showing Boss Tweed and his associates as vultures perched on a corpse representing New York, what do the bones and skulls most likely represent?
(1 point)
Responses
Boss Tweed's defeated rivals within the Democratic Party
Boss Tweed's defeated rivals within the Democratic Party
Boss Tweed's defeated political opponents in the Republican Party
Boss Tweed's defeated political opponents in the Republican Party
institutions and groups hurt by Boss Tweed's corrupt dealmaking
institutions and groups hurt by Boss Tweed's corrupt dealmaking
corrupt institutions and groups that Boss Tweed aided
corrupt institutions and groups that Boss Tweed aided
Skip to navigation
1 answer
1 answer