Question

1. based on the source above, which of the following positions would the cartoonist most likley support?

a. a nafta supporter who said the deal would improve environmental and employment standards
b. a nafta supporter who said the deal would create thousands of high - paying jobs
c. a nafta opponent who said the deal would undermine the economies of member countries
d. a nafta opponent who said the deal would undermine health, environmental, and safety standards in developed nations

Explanation:

The cartoon shows Mexico (represented by the character) stating that NAFTA let Mexico learn to make money, but frames this as a negative for other (developed) NAFTA countries. This aligns with the view of a NAFTA opponent from a developed nation, who would argue the deal harms their country's interests by benefiting Mexico at their expense, including undermining health, environmental, and safety standards. Options a and b are pro-NAFTA positions, which contradict the cartoon's critical tone toward NAFTA's impact on other countries. Option c claims harm to all member economies, but the cartoon only highlights harm to "other countries" (not Mexico, which is shown benefiting).

Answer:

d. A NAFTA opponent who said the deal would undermine health, environmental, and safety standards in developed nations