The man standing at the edge of the bowl holds a knife and flag that reads "Clan na Gael." Clan na Gael was an organization that desired Irish independence and used violence to fight British oppression. Until the formal
establishment of the Irish free state in 1922, Ireland was controlled by the British empire.
The caption reads, "The Mortar of Assimilation-and the one element that won't mix."
Please answer the following questions:
A. What symbols do you see in this political cartoon? What do they represent?
B. What do you see happening is this picture? What is the overall story being told in the cartoon?
C. How does the Author feel about assimilation? Is it good for the country or bad?
D. Does the Author think the Irish will ever be full citizens with equal rights.

The first task here is to trace furrows, ripping up the maze of paths, and then excavate a deep trench in the ground. the second comprises refilling the trench with other material to make a foundation for the road build-up. the ground must not give way nor must bedrock or base be at all unreliable when the paving stones are trodden. next the road metalling is held in place on both sides by kerbing and numerous wedges. how numerous the squads working together! some are cutting down woodland and clearing the higher ground, others are using tools to smooth outcrops of rock and plane great beams." - a poem by statius praising the via domitiana, written 1st century c.e. using the prompt, another way that road building led to expansion besides trade was that it a) led to a uniform law system. b) created less class divisions due to economic expansion. c) allowed for the creation of unique architectural styles. d) allowed the military to move people and supplies further.