6 Questions
What is Thomas Jefferson doing to the document in the second image?
Dropping it into the fire
Who is supporting Thomas Jefferson in the second image?
Satan and the writings of Thomas Paine
What is the symbol of American independence and freedom in the second image?
The American eagle
What is the message behind the depiction of the demon near the altar in the second image?
That Jefferson is supported by evil forces
What does the banner in the first image represent?
The unity of the American people
What do the two images together tell us about the 1800 election in the United States?
That it was a time of great division and partisanship
Test your understanding of political cartoons from the early American republic. This quiz focuses on the symbolism and messages conveyed in cartoons about the Federalist and Republican parties between 1789 and 1816. Identify the key figures and themes represented in these historic cartoons.
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