The following questions refer to the cartoon below.

Cagle Cartoons
-The cartoon suggests which of the following historical trends in the period after 2001?
A) Congress passed controversial legislation which threatened basic American freedoms.
B) Human rights and civil liberties were unimportant to Americans in the wake of 9/11.
C) The justice system in the U.S. was corrupt and beyond repair.
D) Americans desired to colonize the Middle East after the 9/11 attacks.

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The following questions refer to the cartoon below.
  
Cagle Cartoons
-The cartoon suggests which of the following historical trends in the period after 2001?
A) Congress passed controversial legislation which threatened basic American freedoms. 
B) Human rights and civil liberties were unimportant to Americans in the wake of 9/11. 
C) The justice system in the U.S. was corrupt and beyond repair. 
D) Americans desired to colonize the Middle East after the 9/11 attacks.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The cartoon likely references the passage of legislation such as the Patriot Act after the September 11, 2001, attacks, which was controversial for its potential impact on civil liberties and privacy, reflecting a trend where security measures were prioritized, sometimes at the expense of perceived freedoms.

The Following Questions Refer to the Cartoon Below