Political Cartoon #2: Rise It Will

1. Interpret the cartoon. What historical event/issue is being represented?
The cartoon is interpreting the destabilization of the colonies. It is showing how the pillars are starting to fall, despite the foundation being strong.
2. What is the message that the cartoonist is trying to convey? Which side of the issue does he support?
He is trying to support the concept that although the foundation is strong the pillars are falling. The pillars represent the members of the union and the author is showing how the states are not strongly bounded together. The author is showing how the Bill of Rights is weakening.
3. What effect(s) did this cartoon have on American History? What were the results of this issue being addressed?
The result of the issue being discussed was the dissention being created between the states. As the states began to distance themselves from each other- the scene was set for further unrest.