Question

This cartoon shows a woman opening a curtain to enter a secret meeting between two men. One man is labeled "Political Boss,” and the other is labeled "Honest Graft.” Graft is the use of a political office for personal monetary gain. The men are reaching for a bag of money labeled "Corruption Fund.” The woman holds a ballot, and her sash reads, "Votes for Woman.” The cartoon’s caption reads, "Two’s company three’s a crowd!”

What is the main message of this political cartoon?

Answer 1

It shows that people in the government are corrupted

Answer 2

The cartoon shows the woman that are left out of the room. They are unable to be apart of any conversation during this era.