New York State Test Prep Social Studies 5 (Grade 4) Colonial and Revolutionary Period in NY

The American Revolution CRQ

. Etching 'The Horse America, Throwing His Master.'
Credit: Artist unknown. "The Horse America, Throwing His Master." Westminster, William White, August 1, 1779. T
1774-1789, American Memory collections, Library of Congress

Political cartoons are drawn to show the reader how the artist who created it feels about a topic or issue. In the cartoon things often have different meanings that sometimes take careful study to understand. This cartoon called "The Horse AMERICA, Throwing His Master," shows a horse bucking a man off of his back while another man carrying a flag with 13 stars runs into the picture.

The cartoon was drawn during the American Revolution. The British-controlled colonies in America wanted their freedom and an end to British rule.

Directions: Base your answers to the questions below on the political cartoon and your knowledge of social studies.

1. What is the horse's name?

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2. Who does the man on the horse represent?

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3. Who does the man with the flag represent?

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4. What are the artist's feelings toward the American Revolution?

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source: www.americaslibrary.gov