Examine the political cartoon below and answer the question that follows.
a Standard Oil Company oil tower combined with an Octopus that is using its arms to grab U.S. government buildings and men
The artist’s perspective in this cartoon is that Standard Oil _____.
Select the best answer from the choices provided.
is owned by captains of industry who help the U.S.
The octopus in this political cartoon is meant to represent a 'standard oil company'. The octopus is portrayed using its' limbs to manipulate its' surroundings, including the people representing the United States. So the answer is: The artist's perspective in this cartoon is that Standard Oil is owned by robber barons who hurt the U.S.
