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1. This painting is well known for its historical inaccuracies. The flag, for example, was a design that didn’t actually fly until more than a year after the crossing. The crossing was in the middle of the night, yet the light in the painting makes it look like early morning. Explain whether you think these inaccuracies detract from or add to the painting’s message.

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   Questions: - This painting is well known for its historical inaccuracies. The flag, for example, was a design that didn’t actually fly until more than a year after the crossing. The crossing was in the middle of the night, yet the light in the painting makes it look like early morning. Explain whether you think these inaccuracies detract from or add to the painting’s message.
2. Look carefully at the people in the boat. Why did the artist render such a diverse group?

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   Questions: - Look carefully at the people in the boat. Why did the artist render such a diverse group?
3. What message does the painting send about Washington’s leadership qualities? How does it contribute to Washington’s mythical status?

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   Questions: - What message does the painting send about Washington’s leadership qualities? How does it contribute to Washington’s mythical status?