Chapter 10 Historical interpretations, 1754–1789

Analysis activity 10.1: Visual analysis

Source 10.2 George Washington, by John Trumbull, 1782

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Chapter 10 Historical interpretations, 1754–1789

Look at the image depicted in Source 10.2. What is this artist telling you about George

Washington? Is it a positive or negative interpretation of Washington? What makes you think

this is the case? Collate your findings on the whiteboard. Congratulations – you have just

judged a historical interpretation.

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