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John D Rockefeller What is portrayed in this photograph? Is an image being cultivated? What caption or title would you give this photo?

Point out at least 3 symbols in this political cartoon and explain the meaning of each. What details reinforce the negative view many people had of Rockefeller? What title would you give this cartoon?

“What a funny little government” Horace Taylor drew this political cartoon of John D. Rockefeller holding the White House and Treasury department in the palm of his hand for the September 25, 1899 issue of The Verdict. Notice the smoke from the United States Capitol in the background? It has essentially become an oil refinery, demonstrating the power big business held over government.

“The public may regard trusts or combinations with serene confidence.” -Andrew Carnegie

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