9. DEFENDING AND REDEFINING THE NATION, 1809

Quiz for Solo Analysis Document 9.4 General Jackson Slaying the Many Headed Monster, 1836

Quiz for Solo Analysis Document 9.4: General Jackson Slaying the Many Headed Monster, 1836

Choose the best answer to each question.

1. What is the message of the cartoon “General Jackson Slaying the Many Headed Monster” by Seba Smith?

The bank has too many different branches.

The bank is antimilitary in its policies.

The bank is stronger than the military.

The bank is too large and difficult to regulate.

2. What does it say about the bank that the image chosen was a hydra?

It is a beneficial and supportive organization.

It is unwieldy in size and too powerful.

It bites and is poisonous as an institution.

It has lasted a long time.

3. What message does the character of Major Jack Downing convey in the image?

A comical struggle with the monster

A dashing and strong protector

A violent and aggressive oppressor

A cowering and scared regulator

4. How does the artist portray Andrew Jackson in the cartoon?

As powerful and in control

As angry and struggling

As defeated and sad

As victorious and triumphant

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