Analyze the political cartoon below, "An End to Slavery" by Thomas Nast. In a minimum of three sentences, answer the following questions in paragraph form. Who is shaking hands and making an agreement and why?
How does the cartoon suggest that this handshake will affect the lives of African Americans?
Explain in your own words the meaning of the phrases at the top center of the cartoon, "The Union as It Was" and "This Is a White Man's Government."