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COTTON LOAN CARTOON, 1865. The Modern Car of Juggernaut. American cartoon, 1865, on the refusal by the U. S. government, in the person of Secretary of State William Seward (left), to honor the cotton loan which European investors had extended to the Confederate states during the recently concluded American Civil War
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COTTON LOAN CARTOON, 1865. The Modern Car of Juggernaut. American cartoon, 1865, on the refusal by the U. S. government, in the person of Secretary of State William Seward (left), to honor the cotton loan which European investors had extended to the Confederate states during the recently concluded American Civil War
COTTON LOAN CARTOON, 1865.
The Modern " Car of Juggernaut." American cartoon, 1865, on the refusal by the U.S. government, in the person of Secretary of State William Seward (left), to honor the cotton loan which European investors had extended to the Confederate states during the recently concluded American Civil War
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1865 Automobile Bale Bales Commerce Confederate Cotton Delivery Dock Dolley Finance Financier Great Britain Investor John Bull Loan Personification Politician Politics Pushcart Secretary Of State Seward Symbol Top Hat Unloading Wheel Juggernaut Will I Am
EDITORS COMMENTS
The print titled "Cotton Loan Cartoon, 1865. The Modern Car of Juggernaut" captures a significant moment in American history following the conclusion of the Civil War. Depicting Secretary of State William Seward on the left, this American cartoon from 1865 symbolizes the refusal by the U. S. government to honor a cotton loan extended by European investors to the Confederate states during the war. In this thought-provoking image, we see Seward standing beside an impressive automobile resembling a juggernaut, representing power and force. The top hat he wears signifies his position as a politician and decision-maker in finance matters. Meanwhile, workers are seen unloading bales of cotton from ships docked nearby, highlighting commerce and trade between America and Great Britain. This cartoon serves as political commentary on international relations at that time when tensions were high between Europe and America due to conflicting interests during the Civil War era. It showcases how financial agreements made with European investors were disregarded by Secretary Seward's refusal to acknowledge them. By personifying various symbols such as John Bull (representing Great Britain) and Dolley (symbolizing America), this artwork emphasizes not only economic implications but also political dynamics surrounding post-war reconstruction efforts. Overall, this print provides valuable insight into historical events while showcasing artistic expression through its clever use of symbolism and caricatured figures.
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