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York town. Cartoon shows America receiving the surrender of Cornwallis in the background
York town. Cartoon shows America receiving the surrender of Cornwallis in the background, while an emaciated cow representing English commerce is robbed of her milk by France, Spain, and Holland in the left foreground, on the right a frock-coated Englishman begs, as does the British lion, whose paw has been injured by a broken teapot. Date 1781. York town. Cartoon shows America receiving the surrender of Cornwallis in the background, while an emaciated cow representing English commerce is robbed of her milk by France, Spain, and Holland in the left foreground, on the right a frock-coated Englishman begs, as does the British lion, whose paw has been injured by a broken teapot. Date 1781
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1. Title: "The Surrender of Cornwallis: A Milkless Cow and a Broken Teapot - A Satirical View of the American Revolution, 1781" This intriguing and thought-provoking cartoon, dated 1781, offers a vivid commentary on the American Revolution and the international implications of the surrender of British General Charles Cornwallis at Yorktown. The central image in the background shows the momentous event of Cornwallis's surrender to the American and French forces, marking a significant turning point in the war. However, the cartoonist's focus extends beyond the military triumph, as they explore the economic and political consequences of the conflict. In the left foreground, an emaciated cow, symbolizing English commerce, is being mercilessly milked by France, Spain, and Holland. This vivid metaphor underscores the financial drain on Britain as a result of the war and the alliance between the American colonies and European powers. On the right side of the image, a well-dressed Englishman, representing the British people, is shown begging alongside the injured and helpless British lion. The lion's paw, a symbol of British power, has been damaged by a broken teapot, a reference to the Boston Tea Party and the symbolic act of defiance against British rule. This powerful and evocative cartoon serves as a reminder of the far-reaching consequences of the American Revolution, not only in military terms but also in terms of international relations and economic implications. The image effectively conveys the sense of desperation and vulnerability felt by the British people during this pivotal moment in history.
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