14.731 | Fall 2006 | Graduate

Economic History

State of the Nation, February 1778

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“A picturesque view of the state of the nation for February 1778.” This political cartoon features characters who represent America, Britain, the Netherlands, France, and Spain, satirizing the economic relations among the political bodies. (Image courtesy of Library of Congress, prints and photographs division [reproduction number LC-USZ62-39591 (b&w film copy neg.)].)

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State of the Nation, February 1778
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Political cartoon depicting 18th century Euro-American economic relations.
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“A picturesque view of the state of the nation for February 1778.” This political cartoon features characters representing America, Britain, the Netherlands, France, and Spain.  It satirizes the economic relations among the states. (Image courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division [reproduction number LC-USZ62-39591 (b&w film copy neg.)]. Originally published in Westminster Magazine 6 (March 1, 1778): 66.)
Political cartoon depicting 18th century Euro-American economic relations.

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