-By focusing on the machine to remove water from the archeological dig, Charles Wilson Peale's painting Exhuming the First American Mastodon addresses .
A) Jefferson's lack of interest in the study of fossils
B) an examination of the past rather than the present
C) the successes of American science and engineering
D) opposition to the use of slave labor

Question

-By focusing on the machine to remove water from the archeological dig, Charles Wilson Peale's painting Exhuming the First American Mastodon addresses .
A) Jefferson's lack of interest in the study of fossils 
B) an examination of the past rather than the present 
C) the successes of American science and engineering 
D) opposition to the use of slave labor

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Charles Wilson Peale's painting "Exhuming the First American Mastodon" highlights the technological and scientific achievements of the time, particularly in the context of American science and engineering, by showcasing the innovative machinery used to remove water from the archaeological site.

-By Focusing on the Machine to Remove Water from the Archeological