"The British Lion engaging four powers" by J. Barrow (American Revolution Cartoon)

Questions:
Who created this political cartoon? Why is it important to know who the creator of a primary source is?

When was this political cartoon created? Why is it important to know the date of a primary source?

What was the creator's intended purpose in making this political cartoon? Consider the time it was created, the type of source (political cartoon) and the events that were occurring during that time.

What might have been some reactions to this political cartoon? Consider the various audiences who may have seen this?

Who was this author/creator's intended audience? Who might have become an unintended audience? Hint: consider the American Revolution.

As a historian or someone who wishes to understand the past, what research questions does this political cartoon raise? In other words, after you have viewed and examined the political cartoon above, what questions about the topic and/or period do you now have? What are you still curious about? Think of questions that can be answered through research.​