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BRITAIN AND CIVIL WAR, 1862. American cartoon, 1862, on Britains aid to the Confederacy in the American Civil War and the hardships endured by the British working class resulting from the disruption of trade with the United States
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BRITAIN AND CIVIL WAR, 1862. American cartoon, 1862, on Britains aid to the Confederacy in the American Civil War and the hardships endured by the British working class resulting from the disruption of trade with the United States
BRITAIN AND CIVIL WAR, 1862.
American cartoon, 1862, on Britains aid to the Confederacy in the American Civil War and the hardships endured by the British working class resulting from the disruption of trade with the United States
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Media ID 7594087
1862 Allegory Barrel Bayonet Brother Jonathan Butter Confederate Corn Delivery Family Flour Great Britain John Bull Personification Politics Poverty Rifle Sack Starvation Symbol Vendor Working Class
EDITORS COMMENTS
The print titled "BRITAIN AND CIVIL WAR, 1862" is a powerful American cartoon from 1862 that depicts Britain's aid to the Confederacy during the American Civil War. The image also highlights the hardships endured by the British working class as a result of trade disruption with the United States. In this thought-provoking illustration, we see a group of impoverished British families gathered together in an interior setting. They represent the struggling working class who have been greatly affected by the war and its impact on trade. Symbolism plays a significant role in conveying this message, with various elements representing different aspects of their plight. A personification of Britain, known as John Bull, is shown delivering barrels labeled "corn" and "flour" symbolizing food scarcity and starvation faced by these families due to disrupted trade routes. A vendor selling butter represents economic struggles faced by small businesses during this time. The presence of rifles and bayonets signifies not only military involvement but also political tensions between America and England. The hat worn by one character suggests English influence on Confederate politics. Overall, this poignant cartoon serves as both an allegory for Britain's support to the Confederacy and a reminder of how ordinary people bear the brunt of international conflicts through economic hardship. It captures a moment in history when global events reverberated throughout societies far beyond their immediate borders.
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