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America in Flames. Intolerable Acts fan the flames already burning in Britains American colonies. Patriots work to put out the fire as King George III observes at right. Contemporary English cartoon
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America in Flames. Intolerable Acts fan the flames already burning in Britains American colonies. Patriots work to put out the fire as King George III observes at right. Contemporary English cartoon
INTOLERABLE ACTS, 1774.
America in Flames. Intolerable Acts fan the flames already burning in Britains American colonies. Patriots work to put out the fire as King George III observes at right. Contemporary English cartoon
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1774 Bill Boston Burning Colonial Flame George Iii Intolerable Acts Massachusetts Patriot Political Politics Port Quebec Tea Pot
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This historical print titled "America in Flames" depicts the tumultuous period of the Intolerable Acts in 1774. The artwork vividly portrays the escalating tensions between Britain and its American colonies, as well as the efforts made by patriotic individuals to extinguish the fire that threatened their freedom. In this contemporary English cartoon, we witness a chaotic scene unfolding. The flames of discontent are already burning fiercely within Britain's American colonies, but with the implementation of the Intolerable Acts, they have been further fanned into an inferno. Patriots can be seen tirelessly working together to put out the fire, symbolizing their determination to resist British oppression. At right stands King George III himself, observing this spectacle with a detached air of authority. His presence serves as a reminder of his role in exacerbating these conflicts through his policies and actions. As he watches on, it is clear that he underestimates both the resolve and unity of those who oppose him. The artist skillfully captures not only political symbolism but also various elements representing different aspects of colonial life - from billboards advertising tea from Massachusetts and Quebec to a woman carrying a tea pot. This attention to detail adds depth and context to an already powerful image. Overall, "America in Flames" offers us a glimpse into one pivotal moment in history when passions ran high and revolution loomed on America's horizon. It serves as an important reminder of our nation's struggle for independence and how ordinary people played extraordinary roles during times of great upheaval
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