Question

1. the image above is paul revere’s engraving “the bloody massacre,” a work of propaganda in the american colonies prior to the american revolution. what was paul revere’s intention when he created this image? a. to show an accurate, truthful depiction of the event b. to demonstrate his fine art skills c. he wanted to exaggerate what happened in order to get support for the patriot cause d. he wished to make the red coats feel bad for what they did to the unarmed citizens and their families.

Explanation:

Propaganda is used to influence public opinion. Paul Revere, as a patriot, created the engraving to stir up anti - British sentiment and gain support for the American cause. It was not an accurate depiction but a means to sway people to the patriot side.

Answer:

c. He wanted to exaggerate what happened in order to get support for the patriot cause