Question

analyzing a political cartoon: good hunting
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in this cartoon, titled good hunting, hitler is represented by a hunter who has captured a small deer
the deer is labeled austrian integrity.
a sign in the background says strictly preserved.
according to the caption, mussolini, the hunter in the background, is saying all right, adolf-i never heard a shot.
which statement best describes the artists point of view?
germany and italy are unaware their actions could be considered illegal
germany and italy are willfully violating international law.
italy is the only nation able to stand up to germanys aggression
italy is on the right side of international law, while germany is on the wrong side

Explanation:

The cartoon depicts Hitler (as a hunter) capturing a deer labeled "Austrian integrity" (representing the Anschluss, Germany's annexation of Austria), with a "Strictly Preserved" sign (symbolizing international norms protecting Austrian sovereignty). Mussolini's line "All right, Adolf-I never heard a shot" shows Italy is pretending not to notice Germany's aggressive, norm-breaking act. This means both Germany (carrying out the annexation) and Italy (ignoring it) are violating international law that protects national sovereignty.

Answer:

Germany and Italy are willfully violating international law.