Question
Use the cartoon depicting Boss Tweed to answer the question.
The cartoon shows a man representing Boss Tweed standing beside a ballot box which sits atop a structure on which the words IN COUNTING THERE IS STRENGTH are written. Below the cartoon is the quote: THAT'S WHAT'S THE MATTER, and another quote attributed to Boss Tweed: As long as I count the Votes, what are you going to do about it? say?
Based on your knowledge of social studies, which statement about the cartoonist is most likely correct?
A.
The cartoonist is critical of Tweed's efforts to encourage voters to prioritize their own interests over party politics.
B.
The cartoonist is supportive of Tweed's efforts to uncover and publicly expose corruption in US politics.
C.
The cartoonist is critical of Tweed's efforts to exert control over the political process to maintain his power.
D.
The cartoonist is supportive of Tweed's efforts to expand suffrage to marginalized groups of voters.
The cartoon shows a man representing Boss Tweed standing beside a ballot box which sits atop a structure on which the words IN COUNTING THERE IS STRENGTH are written. Below the cartoon is the quote: THAT'S WHAT'S THE MATTER, and another quote attributed to Boss Tweed: As long as I count the Votes, what are you going to do about it? say?
Based on your knowledge of social studies, which statement about the cartoonist is most likely correct?
A.
The cartoonist is critical of Tweed's efforts to encourage voters to prioritize their own interests over party politics.
B.
The cartoonist is supportive of Tweed's efforts to uncover and publicly expose corruption in US politics.
C.
The cartoonist is critical of Tweed's efforts to exert control over the political process to maintain his power.
D.
The cartoonist is supportive of Tweed's efforts to expand suffrage to marginalized groups of voters.
Answers
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The correct statement about the cartoonist is:
C. The cartoonist is critical of Tweed's efforts to exert control over the political process to maintain his power.
The cartoon depicts Boss Tweed standing beside a ballot box with a quote that suggests he has a manipulative grip on the electoral process, emphasizing his control over vote counting. This likely indicates the cartoonist's criticism of Tweed's corruption and his ability to influence and manipulate votes to retain power.
C. The cartoonist is critical of Tweed's efforts to exert control over the political process to maintain his power.
The cartoon depicts Boss Tweed standing beside a ballot box with a quote that suggests he has a manipulative grip on the electoral process, emphasizing his control over vote counting. This likely indicates the cartoonist's criticism of Tweed's corruption and his ability to influence and manipulate votes to retain power.