Question

Analyze the given historical cartoon:

What does the cartoon's title suggest about its overall point of view?
A. The cartoon criticizes the actions of President Franklin Pierce and Senator Stephen Douglas.
B. The cartoon supports the idea of forcing slavery on Freesoilers.
C. The cartoon portrays a positive view of President Franklin Pierce and Senator Stephen Douglas.
D. The cartoon is neutral and doesn't take a clear point of view.

Answer 1

The cartoon's title suggests that it supports the idea of forcing slavery on Freesoilers.

Step-by-step explanation:

The title of the cartoon suggests the overall point of view that the cartoon supports the idea of forcing slavery on Freesoilers. The cartoon, titled 'Forcing Slavery Down the Throat of a Freesoiler,' depicts a Free-Soiler settler being tied to the Democratic Party platform while President Franklin Pierce and Senator Stephen Douglas force an enslaved person down his throat. This implies that the cartoonist is criticizing the Democratic platform's efforts to expand slavery into new western territories.