Question

which of the following is accurate about the cartoon’s portrayal of the new deal? a the cartoon is critical of the new deal by portraying burdens on taxpayers and leaking water, which represents wasted tax money b the cartoon is neither supportive nor critical of the new deal, as it portrays both benefits and problems with the plan. c the cartoon is supportive of the new deal because it shows a taxpayer excited to pay thousands of dollars towards president fdr’s programs. d the cartoon is supportive of the new deal by portraying effective solutions proposed to solve the great depression

Explanation:

Para analizar el dibujo satírico sobre el New Deal:

• La figura del "taxpayer" (contribuyente) carga un cubo con "1 THOUSAND MILLIONS MORE" y los cubos de dinero "gotean" (leaks), lo que sugiere desperdicio de fondos fiscales.
• La opción A argumenta que el dibujo critica el New Deal al mostrar cargas para contribuyentes y desperdicio de dinero (el agua que gotea representa el dinero fiscal desperdiciado).
• Las otras opciones son erróneas: B afirma neutralidad, pero el dibujo no muestra beneficios; C dice que el contribuyente está "emocionado", pero la ilustración muestra fatiga; D afirma que es favorable mostrando "soluciones efectivas", pero los "leaks" indican lo contrario.

Answer:

A. The cartoon is critical of the New Deal by portraying burdens on taxpayers and leaking water, which represents wasted tax money