Question

Use the image to answer the question.

The cartoon’s title is “The Genii of Intolerance.” The caption reads: “A dangerous ally for the cause of women’s suffrage.” It was published in 1915.

What is the main point of the cartoon?

(1 point)
Responses

Suffragists should support the cause of Prohibition.

Suffragists should support the cause of Prohibition.

Prohibition will fail if women get the right to vote.

Prohibition will fail if women get the right to vote.

Prohibition is more important than women’s suffrage.

Prohibition is more important than women’s suffrage.

Suffragists should not be linked to the cause of Prohibition.

Answer 1

Suffragists should not be linked to the cause of Prohibition.

Explanation: The cartoon labels Prohibition/intolerance a “dangerous ally” for women’s suffrage, warning that association with that cause would harm the suffrage movement.