On a presidential campaign poster from the 1800s, a bright and large sun is shining behind the candidate. using what you know about symbolism, what does the sun symbolize?

wisdom

purity

honesty

hope

Hope

Explanation:

during the 1800s campaign posters employed one form of symbol to pass on a clearer message to the citizens on reason why they should vote for a particular candidate.

The bright and large sun represents hope in the candidate and also hope in the future of the country if the candidate is voted into power. if the poster had a pure white background it would have symbolized purity and Honesty.

symbolism is the act of using symbols which could be a mark,image or even picture or abstract signs to represent an Idea explicitly. the use of symbols help to explain further an ideology about something or someone to an audience.