Trusts - the main issue
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Trusts - the main issue
Trusts - the main issue. Illustration shows a large ape clutching a struggling Lady Liberty in one arm and holding a stone labeled Republicanism in the other hand while standing on a stone labeled Trusts. The ape has been shot with an arrow marked Democracy.. Date 1899. Trusts - the main issue. Illustration shows a large ape clutching a struggling Lady Liberty in one arm and holding a stone labeled Republicanism in the other hand while standing on a stone labeled Trusts. The ape has been shot with an arrow marked Democracy.. Date 1899
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Trusts - The Main Issue,
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an 1899 illustration by an unknown artist, powerfully conveys the public's growing concern over the influence of trusts on American politics and society. The image shows a large, menacing ape, symbolizing the powerful trusts, clutching a struggling Lady Liberty in one arm and holding a stone labeled "Republicanism" in the other. The ape stands triumphantly on a stone labeled "Trusts," having subdued the goddess of freedom. The arrow of "Democracy," embedded in the ape's side, signifies the attempt to preserve the democratic principles of the nation. At the turn of the 20th century, trusts, large corporations that controlled entire industries, had amassed significant power and wealth. Critics argued that these entities, through their political influence and monopolistic practices, threatened the very foundation of American democracy. The illustration encapsulates this sentiment, depicting the trusts as a destructive force that undermines the values and institutions that underpin the nation. The image also highlights the tension between Republicanism, which emphasizes individual rights and limited government, and the need for intervention to protect the public interest. The ape's presence on the "Trusts" stone underscores the belief that these corporations had grown too powerful for the government to effectively regulate. The arrow of "Democracy" piercing the ape's side suggests that the only solution to this problem was the active engagement of the democratic process to restore balance and protect the public good. Overall, "Trusts: The Main Issue" is a powerful visual representation of the public's growing awareness of the dangers posed by the concentration of economic power and the need for democratic intervention to preserve the values and institutions of American society.
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