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Analyze the following political cartoons on the Square Deal. Think about which opposing groups or individuals are being represented and which idea of the Square Deal is being represented (conservation, control of corporations, consumer protection).

Image of a political cartoon featuring Theodore Roosevelt (holding his nose) standing on the edge of a plank holding a rake that is labeled investigations. The end of the rake is dripping into a murky pool of carcasses of steers; there are bones in the pool, and the terms 'meat' and 'scandal' are in the pool. The pool appears to be giving of vapors as steam can be seen. The White House is in the background.

Source: Teddy the Muckraker, Virginia Western College

Which of the ideas of the Square Deal is illustrated in this cartoon?

Conservation	Interactive popup. Assistance may be required. Check Your Answer Incorrect. This cartoon does not refer to Roosevelt's natural conservation programs.
Control of Corporations	Interactive popup. Assistance may be required. Check Your Answer Incorrect. Roosevelt does not appear to focus on corporations in this cartoon.
Consumer Protection	Interactive popup. Assistance may be required. Check Your Answer Correct! This cartoon is called "Teddy the Muckraker." It depicts Roosevelt investigating the problems that were exposed in the meatpacking industry.

Image of a political cartoon with two scenes. The cartoon is labeled 'Then and Now'. On the left side there is a scene of a small Theodore Roosevelt who is surrounded by large men who are labeled as some of the large corporations. On the right, there is a large Theodore Roosevelt and the businessmen are much smaller than he is and they are on their knees before him.

Source: Standing up to Big Business, Virginia Western College

Which of the ideas of the Square Deal is illustrated in this cartoon?

Conservation	Interactive popup. Assistance may be required. Check Your Answer Incorrect. The cartoon does not focus on Roosevelt's natural conservation ideas.
Control of Corporations	Interactive popup. Assistance may be required. Check Your Answer Correct! This cartoon is titled, "Standing up to Big Business." It shows how over time Roosevelt became more powerful against big businesses.
Consumer Protection	Interactive popup. Assistance may be required. Check Your Answer Incorrect. This cartoon does not focus on the acts of consumer protection.