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Cody Cochran

America trampling on oppression

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The lady represents America.

Wolf represents oppresseion.

Medallion of Ben Franklin.

Medallion of George Washington.

The woman's leg stepping on the wolf represents america trampling on oppression.

In 1789 when this image was made major significant events were taking place at the time, like George Washington being elected president of the United States. Also in 1779 the Bill of Rights was approved by the U.S. Congress. The people at the time had hope for America and thought that all of their problems would go away. The purpose of the image is too give the American citizens hope to a new beginning. 

In presnet day Oppresion and Racism still lurks and occurs in this counrty. In the picutre to the right you can see women protesting infront of a Starbucks because of a employee called the police on two black people for no reason. As a country I think we are trying and are fighting for eqaulity and we are getting impressive results. But the message of the image, "America Tranpling on Oppression" hasn't endured over time because of atrocities like slavery in America.

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Source:"U.S Timeline-The 1780s." Americas best history, Accessed 27 September 2018, www.americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1780html.

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