(03.02, 03.03, 03.04, 03.05 HC)Public DomainThe Washington F…
(03.02, 03.03, 03.04, 03.05 HC)Public DomainThe Washington Family by Edward Savage, 1796Using the image, respond to parts a, b, and c. Briefly explain how the painting serves as an instrument for creating a distinct American national identity in the late 18th century. Briefly explain ONE historical development during the 1780s or 1790s that helped consolidate the federal power represented by George Washington in the painting. Briefly explain ONE historical argument that critiques the painting’s depiction of the United States as a harmonious and uniformly prosperous society.
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