Question

the cartoon below depicts a social issue in united states
the power of political machines during the second industrial revolution
the power of big businesses during the second industrial revolution
the influence of suffrage reformers during the gilded age
the influence of immigration quotas during the gilded age

Explanation:

The cartoon shows a large - hand labeled "Standard Oil" (a big business) crushing small workers. This represents the power of big businesses over workers during the Second Industrial Revolution. Political machines are not depicted, suffrage reformers are not the focus, and immigration quotas are not shown.

Answer:

B. the power of big businesses during the Second Industrial Revolution