Poor John Bull - The Free Born Englishman - Deprived of his Seven Senses By the Six New Acts? Castlereagh, the Prime Minister sits on top of the six acts pressing on John Bull's head

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Poor John Bull - The Free Born Englishman - Deprived of his Seven Senses By the Six New Acts? Castlereagh, the Prime Minister sits on top of the six acts pressing on John Bull's head

527780 Poor John Bull - The Free Born Englishman - Deprived of his Seven Senses By the Six New Acts? Castlereagh, the Prime Minister sits on top of the six acts pressing on John Bull's head.; (add.info.: The six acts of 1819 were: Training and Prevention Act: Seizure of Arms Act: Misdemeanors Act: Seditious Meetings Prevention Act: Criminal Libel Act: Newspaper and Stamp Duties Act.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Media ID 38454318

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1819 Acts Born Bull Castlereagh Criminal Deprived Duties Englishman Free John Libel Meetings Minister Pressing Prevention Prime Seditious Seizure Sits Stamp Taxation Training

EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful and thought-provoking image captures the essence of political oppression in 19th century Britain. Poor John Bull, symbolizing the common Englishman, is depicted as being deprived of his seven senses by the oppressive Six New Acts of 1819. These acts, including the Training and Prevention Act, Seizure of Arms Act, Misdemeanors Act, Seditious Meetings Prevention Act, Criminal Libel Act, and Newspaper and Stamp Duties Act were designed to suppress dissent and control the population. In this satirical cartoon, Castlereagh, the Prime Minister at that time, sits on top of these acts pressing down on John Bull's head. The imagery is scathing in its critique of government overreach and censorship. It highlights how those in power can manipulate laws to silence opposition and strip away basic freedoms from ordinary citizens. The artist skillfully conveys a sense of helplessness and frustration felt by many during this period of political unrest. This print serves as a reminder of the importance of safeguarding civil liberties and resisting authoritarianism. It is a poignant reflection on history that continues to resonate with contemporary issues surrounding freedom of speech and government accountability.

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