Political Cartoon #6 Rise It Will

1. Interpret the cartoon. What historical event/issue is being represented?
The issue that is being represented is the ratification of the United States Constitution.
2. What is the message that the cartoonist is trying to convey? Which side of the issue does he support?
The message that the cartoonist is trying to convey is that eleven states or "pillars of the great" would ratify the United States Constitution. Those eleven states were the only states that were unified and Rhode Island and North Carolina were the states that were bringing the unification down. The side of the issue he supports is the eleven states and wanting the other two states to ratify the Constitution as well so the country could be unified.
3. What effect(s) did this cartoon have on American History? What were the results of this issue being addressed?
The effects this cartoon had on American History were that it showed that in order for the United States Constitution to be effective all the states needed to participate. The results of this issue being addressed were that eventually North Carolina as well as Rhode Island ratified the United States Constitution.