-This British cartoon portrays American women from Edenton, North Carolina, who participated in the colonial boycott of tea as .
A) weak and ineffective
B) powerful politicians
C) aspiring to usurp male authority
D) insubordinate and lacking virtue

Question

-This British cartoon portrays American women from Edenton, North Carolina, who participated in the colonial boycott of tea as .
A) weak and ineffective 
B) powerful politicians 
C) aspiring to usurp male authority 
D) insubordinate and lacking virtue

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The British cartoon likely depicted the American women who participated in the boycott as insubordinate and lacking virtue, reflecting a common stereotype of the time that sought to undermine and criticize the political actions and autonomy of women. This portrayal aimed to diminish the significance of their boycott and maintain traditional gender roles.

-This British Cartoon Portrays American Women from Edenton, North Carolina