HW # 11

ON PAGE 574 Examine the chart and answer the "SKILL BUILDER"questions #1 and #2.

ON PAGE 575 answer the "CONNECT TO TODAY" question ... examine the paintings, and describe how poor people look (in America; 2010) and how rich people look (in America; 2010)

1. How do the chart and the graphs help explain the political cartoon?
In the cartoon the First and Second Estates are standing on top of the Third Estates. It can be seen that the First and Second Estates have most of the power during this time, while, the Third Estate acts as support. The graph and the chart explains how the Third Estate acts as support. In the chart it shows the population of each Estate, with the Third Estate with the most population. The graph shows the amount of tax that is being paid. Since, the Third Estate has the most population, most of the tax will be coming from them. The tax is used by the government for many things such as increasing military power or helping people in their wars. This clearly explains how in the picture the Third Estate acts as the supporting class.

2. Why might the First and Second Estates be opposed to change?
The First and Second Estates are opposed to change because change could mean having to lose some of their power or wealth. Any change can result in a positive or negative effect for the First and Second Estates. Even though there is a chance of a positive effect, the two estates probably wouldn't want to risk losing their powers or wealth. Change can cause them to have less power when the Estates begin to vote or they will have to pay higher taxes.

Contrasting - How would you visually convey the gap between rich and poor in your country?
The gap between rich and poor in my country is different from the way it was from the past. The rich has more money than the poor, allowing them to have more extravagant things, go to better schools, have beautiful homes, and much more. Even though they have more money the rich doesn't have much of an political impact as they once did in the past. The abundant amount of poor  have more power now in politics because they have the majority votes.

Examine the paintings, and describe how poor people look (in America; 2010) and how rich people look (in America; 2010)
In America today, poor people dress in many ways. The ones with the least or no money would have dirty or ragged clothes. Those with decent amount of money can afford better clothes. People would wear jeans, t-shirts, sweaters, and much more. The poor has many things to wear but their materials are not so good or is in bad condition. The rich on the other hand has much better clothes than the poor. Their clothing are made of better and expensive materials such as silk.