An illustration shows President Andrew Jackson dressed as a king.
Question
Use the cartoon to answer the question.
Why does the cartoon, from the Bank War in 1832, portray President Jackson as a king?
(1 point)
Responses
Many people felt he was motivated by his own wealth.
Many people felt he was motivated by his own wealth.
Some felt he had used his power inappropriately in vetoing legislation to recharter the Bank.
Some felt he had used his power inappropriately in vetoing legislation to recharter the Bank.
Some felt there remained questions about the legitimacy of the election that put him into office.
Some felt there remained questions about the legitimacy of the election that put him into office.
Many people believed that his anti-Bank stance was to serve the interests of aristocrats.
Many people believed that his anti-Bank stance was to serve the interests of aristocrats.
All of the above responses could be valid reasons for portraying President Jackson as a king in the cartoon. However, the specific reason depicted in the cartoon may not be clear without further context.
there could only be 1 answer
If there could only be one answer, then the most likely reason for portraying President Jackson as a king in the cartoon would be that many people felt he was motivated by his own wealth.
To answer the question, we should analyze the cartoon and consider the context of the Bank War in 1832. The cartoon portrays President Andrew Jackson as a king, which suggests that there is a reason why people perceived him in this way. Now let's look at each response:
1. "Many people felt he was motivated by his own wealth."
This response does not directly address why Jackson is portrayed as a king in the cartoon.
2. "Some felt he had used his power inappropriately in vetoing legislation to recharter the Bank."
This response implies that Jackson's use of power in vetoing the legislation is a reason for his portrayal as a king. It suggests that his actions were perceived as overly authoritative or tyrannical.
3. "Some felt there remained questions about the legitimacy of the election that put him into office."
This response does not directly explain why Jackson is depicted as a king in the cartoon. It refers to doubts about the legitimacy of his election, but it does not explicitly connect these doubts to the portrayal of him as a king.
4. "Many people believed that his anti-Bank stance was to serve the interests of aristocrats."
This response suggests that Jackson's opposition to the bank was seen as a means to benefit aristocrats. While this does not directly explain why he is shown as a king, it does hint at the perception of him acting in a way that favors the elite, which could align with the symbolism of a king.
Based on the responses provided, the most accurate answer to the question would be:
"Some felt he had used his power inappropriately in vetoing legislation to recharter the Bank."