Question

Examine the cartoon. It was printed on February 2, 1861, shortly before Abraham Lincoln was inaugurated as president of the United States. The caption on the cartoon is “A Job for the New Cabinet Maker.”





Which statement BEST summarizes the viewpoint of the cartoonist?

a
Abraham Lincoln will worsen the conflict between the North and the South.
b
Abraham Lincoln will ignore the South in addressing the conflict between the North and the South.
c
Abraham Lincoln will need to take an active role in solving the problems between the North and the South.
d
Abraham Lincoln will favor the North in attempting to restore peace between the North and the South.

Answer 1

c

The cartoonist is saying Lincoln will have to take active steps — and assemble a capable cabinet — to repair the Union and solve the sectional problems between North and South.