Question

Analyze the document "King Andrew the First (c. 1833)” by explaining its "HIPP” (historical context, intended audience, author’s purpose, and author’s point of view). Refer to elements in the image to explain your response.

Answer 1

Answer: This political cartoon was published in 1833, during the presidency of Andrew Jackson. The author wanted his audience – the American people – to see Jackson as a tyrant similar to the British King we as a nation had fought against 50 years earlier. He is dressed as a king, holding his veto power, and stomping on the Constitution. The author wanted to show the people how bad the President was, overstepping his powers and destroying the Constitution. When Jackson ordered the removal of federal deposits from the national bank, he did so without Congress. This was the actions of a king and not an elected President. The author wanted the people to see him as King Andrew the First who would do what he wanted when he wanted and ignore the will of the people and the other branches of government.

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Answer 2

Answer: Andrew Jackson was a strong president. He used the office to forcefully pursue his agenda. This cartoon is quite famous, coming out around 1833, because of the 1833 removal order. In the cartoon, the president can be seen holding a veto in his hand, and standing on top of the Constitution. He is dressed up as a king, holding - perhaps - too much power. I believe that the intended audience was the people. The people saw him as a king, abusing his powers as a president. The author’s purpose was to show how people truly viewed him. The president’s order to remove federal deposits from the Bank of the United States led to an increase in state debt. The President was strongly criticized because he acted without congressional approval, as a king would.

Explanation: I don't recommend copying word per word, but hopefully this gives you a good start. Add anything you feel you need to, and good luck. You've got this. :3