Question

4 this british cartoon was drawn in 1779, before the american revolution ended. it shows a rider being thrown off a horse. it was titled: \the horse america throwing his master.\ 6. analyze the cartoon. who does the horse represent? who does the rider represent? a. the horse and rider are both americans. b. the horse represents the americans and the rider represents the british. c. the horse and the rider are both british. d. the horse represents the british and the rider represents the americans. 7. what evidence in the cartoon suggests that britain was harsh toward the colonies? a. there is a soldier walking with a flag in the background. b. the horse is throwing the rider off. c. the rider is holding a whip of swords, knives, and axes. 8. the cartoonists message is that the americans will fail in their attempt to overthrow the british. a. true b. false

Explanation:

• Question 6: The title "The Horse America throwing his Master" implies that the horse represents America (the colonists, Americans) and the rider (the master) represents Britain (the British).
• Question 7: The rider holding a whip made of weapons (swords, knives, axes) suggests harsh treatment as a whip is a tool of control and punishment.
• Question 8: The cartoon shows the horse (America) throwing off the rider (Britain), which implies that the Americans are successful in their attempt to overthrow the British, so the statement that they will fail is false.

Answer:

1. B. The horse represents the Americans and the rider represents the British.
2. C. The rider is holding a whip of swords, knives, and axes.
3. B. False