An editorial cartoon shows the U.S. Capitol building in the background with smokestacks rising from it. In the foreground is a large image of Rockefeller holding the Supreme Court building in his large hand.

Question

An editorial cartoon shows the U.S. Capitol building in the background with smokestacks rising from it. In the foreground is a large image of Rockefeller holding the Supreme Court building in his large hand.

Use the Trust Giant's Point of View cartoon to answer the question.

What does the image tell you about power and wealth in big business?

A.
Power and wealth were spread among the workers, shown by the numerous barrels of oil.

B.
Power and wealth were consolidated by those at the top of the business, like Rockefeller.

C.
Power and wealth were consolidated by the government, which gained a lot of profit from new industries.

D.
Power and wealth were shared equally among business owners, workers, and the government.

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Answer 1

B. Power and wealth were consolidated by those at the top of the business, like Rockefeller. The cartoon shows Rockefeller holding the Supreme Court building in his large hand, indicating that he has a great deal of power and wealth. The Capitol building in the background with smokestacks rising from it suggests that the government is profiting from new industries, but the focus of the cartoon is on Rockefeller and his consolidation of power and wealth.