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Poor John Bull - The Free Born Englishman - Deprived of his Seven Senses By the Six
Poor John Bull - The Free Born Englishman - Deprived of his Seven Senses By the Six New Actsja Castlereagh, the Prime Minister sits on top of the six acts pressing on John Bulls head. The six acts of 1819 were: Training and Prevention Act: Seizure of Arms Act: Misdemeanors Act: Seditious Meetings Prevention Act: Criminal Libel Act: Newspaper and Stamp Duties Act
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This thought-provoking print titled "Poor John Bull - The Free Born Englishman - Deprived of his Seven Senses By the Six Acts" captures the essence of political turmoil in 19th century Britain. Depicted here is John Bull, a symbol representing the common Englishman, burdened by the oppressive weight of six acts imposed by Prime Minister Castlereagh. The image portrays Castlereagh sitting atop John Bull's head, pressing down with force to suppress his senses and freedoms. These six acts, enacted in 1819, include the Training and Prevention Act, Seizure of Arms Act, Misdemeanors Act, Seditious Meetings Prevention Act, Criminal Libel Act, and Newspaper and Stamp Duties Act. Each act represents a different aspect of control over various spheres of society. Through this visual representation, we witness the impact these acts had on ordinary citizens like John Bull. They were stripped away from their rights to assemble freely (Seditious Meetings Prevention Act), express dissenting opinions (Criminal Libel Act), and even bear arms for self-defense (Seizure of Arms Act). This powerful image serves as a reminder that political decisions can have profound consequences on individual liberties. It prompts us to reflect upon our own societies today and question whether similar encroachments on personal freedoms are occurring under different guises or through new legislation.
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